YEARLY HIGH
15.5066 KES
YEARLY LOW
14.6928 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.0570 KES

2019 TTD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the TTD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 15.5066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 14.6928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8137 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9776 to the December average rate of 15.0127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 15.5066 was up 0.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 15.4399, 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 77,533 KES
2018 Average 75,105 KES
Yearly Trough Low 73,464 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,068.67 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

15.3710
14.7287
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 14.9031, compared to 15.2110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.2110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.3677 KES (High: 15.3043 / Low: 14.9366). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1170 KES (High: 15.0118 / Low: 14.8947).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3677
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1953 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1953

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 15.2597) against the same month in 2018 (average: 14.9444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3153 (+2.11%).

2019 Avg (August) 15.2597
2018 Avg (August) 14.9444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0760 14.8372 14.9776
February 14.8730 14.7489 14.7823
March 14.9066 14.6928 14.8000
April 15.0214 14.7712 14.9137
May 15.0118 14.8947 14.9334
June 15.1065 14.8979 15.0115
July 15.3748 15.0996 15.2369
August 15.5066 15.2200 15.2597
September 15.3523 15.2050 15.3162
October 15.4062 15.2480 15.3174
November 15.3043 14.9366 15.1230
December 15.2196 14.8879 15.0127