2019 SRD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.9722 KES

YEARLY LOW

13.3521 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.6745 KES

2019 SRD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SRD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 13.9722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 13.3521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6201 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6197 to the December average rate of 13.6007, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 13.9722 was up 0.48% compared to the 2018 peak of 13.9054, 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 69,861 KES

2018 Average 67,868 KES

Yearly Trough Low 66,761 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,100.36 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

13.9593

13.3909

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 13.5453, compared to 13.8037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2584 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5453

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.2896 KES (High: 13.8522 / Low: 13.5626). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0757 KES (High: 13.6042 / Low: 13.5285).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2896

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0757

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1814 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 13.8389) against the same month in 2018 (average: 13.4970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3419 (+2.53%).

2019 Avg (July) 13.8389

2018 Avg (July) 13.4970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.7043	13.4513	13.6197
February	13.5063	13.4150	13.4383
March	13.5438	13.3521	13.4578
April	13.6234	13.4942	13.5555
May	13.6042	13.5285	13.5673
June	13.7235	13.5613	13.6334
July	13.9722	13.7088	13.8389
August	13.8925	13.8093	13.8479
September	13.9381	13.8040	13.9119
October	13.9327	13.8346	13.9015
November	13.8522	13.5626	13.7213
December	13.7718	13.4889	13.6007