YEARLY HIGH
3.4315 KES
YEARLY LOW
3.1363 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2878 KES

2019 THB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the THB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 3.4315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 3.1363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2952 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1940 to the December average rate of 3.3580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.4315 was up 5.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.2665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 857,868 KES
2018 Average 784,023 KES
Yearly Trough Low 784,070 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,797.84 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.4408
3.1387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 3.1981, compared to 3.3776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1981
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.1270 KES (High: 3.3414 / Low: 3.2144). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0384 KES (High: 3.1919 / Low: 3.1535).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1270
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0384

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0371 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 3.4156) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.0839), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3318 (+10.76%).

2019 Avg (October) 3.4156
2018 Avg (October) 3.0839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2250 3.1492 3.1940
February 3.2225 3.1723 3.2010
March 3.2022 3.1363 3.1639
April 3.1919 3.1535 3.1742
May 3.2215 3.1580 3.1831
June 3.3414 3.2144 3.2722
July 3.3833 3.3307 3.3483
August 3.4168 3.3383 3.3630
September 3.4250 3.3578 3.3972
October 3.4315 3.3899 3.4156
November 3.4301 3.3471 3.3834
December 3.4132 3.3335 3.3580