YEARLY HIGH
15.4399 KES
YEARLY LOW
14.7125 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.0211 KES

2018 TTD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TTD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 15.4399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 14.7125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7274 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2723 to the December average rate of 15.1228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.4399 was down 1.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.6153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,199 KES
2017 Average 76,794 KES
Yearly Trough Low 73,563 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,636.80 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.3107
14.8499
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TTD 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 15.0172, compared to 15.0250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.0172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.3686 KES (High: 15.0812 / Low: 14.7125). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1019 KES (High: 15.0402 / Low: 14.9383).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3686
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 0.2269 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 15.2723) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.4479), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1756 (-1.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 15.2723
2017 Avg (January) 15.4479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.4399 15.1505 15.2723
February 15.1264 14.9398 15.0454
March 15.0820 14.7721 14.9771
April 15.0812 14.7125 14.8883
May 15.0758 14.7924 14.9304
June 15.0402 14.9383 14.9900
July 15.0076 14.8420 14.9367
August 15.0068 14.8934 14.9444
September 15.0259 14.9182 14.9581
October 15.1138 14.8720 14.9963
November 15.3608 15.0380 15.1916
December 15.2282 14.9446 15.1228