YEARLY HIGH
11.0515 KES
YEARLY LOW
10.3791 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7069 KES

2019 TJS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the TJS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 11.0515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 10.3791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6724 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7707 to the December average rate of 10.4725, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 11.0515 was down 6.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 11.7633, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,258 KES
2018 Average 55,397 KES
Yearly Trough Low 51,896 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,361.98 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

10.9851
10.4259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 10.7090, compared to 10.7048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.3501 KES (High: 10.9743 / Low: 10.6242). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0413 KES (High: 10.7259 / Low: 10.6847).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3501
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0413

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1479 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 10.9385) against the same month in 2018 (average: 10.8246), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1138 (+1.05%).

2019 Avg (July) 10.9385
2018 Avg (July) 10.8246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8434 10.6456 10.7707
February 10.6870 10.5924 10.6228
March 10.7141 10.5593 10.6406
April 10.7710 10.6542 10.7156
May 10.7513 10.6944 10.7258
June 10.8390 10.6906 10.7787
July 11.0515 10.8299 10.9385
August 10.9743 10.6242 10.8468
September 10.7259 10.6847 10.7109
October 10.7607 10.6411 10.7003
November 10.6585 10.4299 10.5600
December 10.6123 10.3791 10.4725