YEARLY HIGH
41.4950 KES
YEARLY LOW
35.3044 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.9825 KES

2020 TND to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TND to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 41.4950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 35.3044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1905 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.9425 to the December average rate of 40.9070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 41.4950 was up 12.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 36.8074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 207,475 KES
2019 Average 174,536 KES
Yearly Trough Low 176,522 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,952.70 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

41.4508
34.9258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 36.4363, compared to 39.5286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0923 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.4363
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.5286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 2.0544 KES (High: 39.2032 / Low: 37.1488). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3268 KES (High: 35.6312 / Low: 35.3044).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.0544
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3268

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4729 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 40.9070) against the same month in 2019 (average: 35.7444), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1626 (+14.44%).

2020 Avg (December) 40.9070
2019 Avg (December) 35.7444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.6635 35.5851 35.9425
February 35.6312 35.3044 35.4696
March 36.7793 35.5363 36.3012
April 37.1488 36.3680 36.7314
May 37.2183 36.2571 36.8338
June 37.6251 37.1515 37.3394
July 39.2032 37.1488 38.1167
August 39.8244 38.7029 39.5191
September 39.7331 39.0147 39.4046
October 39.6719 39.1640 39.4231
November 40.2707 39.1784 39.8011
December 41.4950 40.2480 40.9070