2018 SRD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.9054 KES

YEARLY LOW

13.3733 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.5734 KES

2018 SRD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 13.9054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 13.3733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5321 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7883 to the December average rate of 13.7026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.9054 was down 0.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.9728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 69,527 KES

2017 Average 69,053 KES

Yearly Trough Low 66,866 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,660.42 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.8200

13.4401

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 13.5647, compared to 13.5822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5647

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2489 KES (High: 13.8368 / Low: 13.5879). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0688 KES (High: 13.5674 / Low: 13.4986).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2489

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0688

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2093 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 13.7883) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.8922), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1038 (-0.75%).

2018 Avg (January) 13.7883

2017 Avg (January) 13.8922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.9054	13.6984	13.7883
February	13.6456	13.4906	13.5791
March	13.5777	13.4908	13.5455
April	13.5378	13.3733	13.4718
May	13.5982	13.4097	13.4769
June	13.5771	13.4887	13.5267
July	13.5975	13.4031	13.4970
August	13.5358	13.4527	13.4995
September	13.5674	13.4986	13.5220
October	13.6645	13.4969	13.5540
November	13.8368	13.5879	13.7179
December	13.7584	13.5881	13.7026