2020 TRY to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 TRY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the TRY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 17.3189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 12.7918.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5271 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0626 to the December average rate of 14.3490, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17.3189 was down 10.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 19.4462, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
TRY 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 16.1012, compared to 14.4362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6649 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 1.7037 KES (High: 14.4955 / Low: 12.7918). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3461 KES (High: 15.7908 / Low: 15.4447).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8180 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 17.0626) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.9561), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8935 (-9.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.3189 | 16.7753 | 17.0626 |
| February | 16.7980 | 16.2093 | 16.6234 |
| March | 16.9240 | 15.9018 | 16.3592 |
| April | 15.9321 | 15.3331 | 15.5412 |
| May | 15.8984 | 14.7310 | 15.4146 |
| June | 15.8646 | 15.5029 | 15.6063 |
| July | 15.7908 | 15.4447 | 15.6196 |
| August | 15.5644 | 14.6054 | 14.8597 |
| September | 14.6920 | 13.8750 | 14.3687 |
| October | 13.9812 | 13.0206 | 13.6726 |
| November | 14.4955 | 12.7918 | 13.7480 |
| December | 14.7916 | 14.0827 | 14.3490 |