2020 SRD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 SRD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the SRD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 14.5669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 7.6579.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9090 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5547 to the December average rate of 7.8071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.5669 was up 4.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.9722, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 13.9730, compared to 10.7620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2110 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 6.9090 KES (High: 14.5669 / Low: 7.6579). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0290 KES (High: 7.6904 / Low: 7.6614).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.7993 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 12.4756) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.9119), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4363 (-10.32%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.6419 | 13.4553 | 13.5547 |
| February | 13.5679 | 13.4553 | 13.5202 |
| March | 14.2665 | 13.5632 | 13.9163 |
| April | 14.3875 | 14.1057 | 14.2735 |
| May | 14.3872 | 14.1591 | 14.3074 |
| June | 14.3202 | 14.2263 | 14.2660 |
| July | 14.4824 | 14.2733 | 14.3904 |
| August | 14.5495 | 14.4476 | 14.4980 |
| September | 14.5669 | 7.6579 | 12.4756 |
| October | 7.6904 | 7.6614 | 7.6763 |
| November | 7.7787 | 7.6812 | 7.7244 |
| December | 7.8847 | 7.6833 | 7.8071 |