2020 KES to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

219.2124 STD

YEARLY LOW

183.7146 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

202.3727 STD

2020 KES to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 219.2124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 183.7146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.4978 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 213.2834 to the December average rate of 187.1059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 219.2124 was up 2.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 214.3220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,096,062 STD

2019 Average 1,044,777 STD

Yearly Trough Low 918,573 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 177,489.01 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

220.6279

184.0584

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to STD 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 210.7990, compared to 193.9464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.8526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 210.7990

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 193.9464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 9.9779 STD (High: 218.0118 / Low: 208.0339). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3622 STD (High: 207.8261 / Low: 206.4639).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.9779

June Spread (Stable) ±1.3622

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 7.8344 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 217.5804) against the same month in 2019 (average: 210.0391), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5413 (+3.59%).

2020 Avg (February) 217.5804

2019 Avg (February) 210.0391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	214.8559	211.9181	213.2834
February	219.2124	214.5779	217.5804
March	218.0118	208.0339	213.0027
April	210.4066	205.5019	207.1808
May	208.8159	205.5051	206.6542
June	207.8261	206.4639	207.0923
July	206.6756	198.4117	203.0999
August	198.4301	193.4528	195.2654
September	194.1108	191.7633	193.3280
October	193.9497	192.1843	193.2151
November	193.5334	189.8324	191.6641
December	189.5741	183.7146	187.1059

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