2018 TND to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 TND to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the TND to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 42.9570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 34.1598.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7973 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.0743 to the December average rate of 34.7405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 42.9570 was down 6.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 45.7859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TND based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
TND to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 41.1541, compared to 36.1237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0305 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.8342 KES (High: 42.2059 / Low: 40.3717). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5499 KES (High: 35.5972 / Low: 35.0474).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.5079 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 42.3396) against the same month in 2017 (average: 45.2976), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9580 (-6.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.8809 | 41.0675 | 42.0743 |
| February | 42.9570 | 41.5789 | 42.3396 |
| March | 42.5754 | 41.3235 | 42.0959 |
| April | 42.2059 | 40.3717 | 41.4438 |
| May | 41.1741 | 39.4047 | 39.9360 |
| June | 39.5515 | 38.3998 | 39.0352 |
| July | 38.6516 | 37.3506 | 38.1776 |
| August | 37.4301 | 36.2233 | 36.6856 |
| September | 36.5410 | 35.9530 | 36.2886 |
| October | 35.9418 | 35.3122 | 35.6033 |
| November | 35.5972 | 35.0474 | 35.2464 |
| December | 35.1010 | 34.1598 | 34.7405 |