2019 STD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0049 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0047 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0048 KES

2019 STD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the STD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.0049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0048 to the December average rate of 0.0047, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0049 was down 6.11% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24 KES

2018 Average 25 KES

Yearly Trough Low 23 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.98 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0048

0.0047

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STD 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 0.0048, compared to 0.0048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0048

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0049 / Low: 0.0047). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KES (High: 0.0048 / Low: 0.0048).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.0048) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.20%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.0048

2018 Avg (June) 0.0048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0049	0.0048	0.0048
February	0.0048	0.0048	0.0048
March	0.0048	0.0047	0.0048
April	0.0048	0.0048	0.0048
May	0.0048	0.0048	0.0048
June	0.0049	0.0047	0.0048
July	0.0048	0.0047	0.0048
August	0.0048	0.0048	0.0048
September	0.0048	0.0048	0.0048
October	0.0048	0.0048	0.0048
November	0.0048	0.0047	0.0047
December	0.0048	0.0047	0.0047