2018 TTD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TTD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |