YEARLY HIGH
3.7448 KES
YEARLY LOW
3.1702 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4058 KES

2020 THB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the THB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 3.7448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 3.1702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5746 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3233 to the December average rate of 3.6755, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.7448 was up 9.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.4315, 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 936,205 KES
2019 Average 822,082 KES
Yearly Trough Low 792,550 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143,654.81 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.7213
3.1719
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 3.2976, compared to 3.5140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.1682 KES (High: 3.3836 / Low: 3.2154). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0567 KES (High: 3.4873 / Low: 3.4305).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1682
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0567

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 0.1057 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.6755) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.3580), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3175 (+9.45%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.6755
2019 Avg (December) 3.3580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3836 3.2154 3.3233
February 3.2433 3.1758 3.2177
March 3.2847 3.1702 3.2378
April 3.3152 3.1793 3.2617
May 3.3593 3.2697 3.3279
June 3.4505 3.3643 3.4172
July 3.4475 3.3870 3.4164
August 3.4898 3.4248 3.4638
September 3.4873 3.4305 3.4582
October 3.5049 3.4327 3.4767
November 3.6373 3.4846 3.5933
December 3.7448 3.6019 3.6755