2020 TTD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 TTD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the TTD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 16.4508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 14.8536.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5972 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9550 to the December average rate of 16.2700, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.4508 was up 6.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.5066, 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 2020.
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 15.4239, compared to 16.0397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6159 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8857 KES (High: 15.8552 / Low: 14.9695). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0666 KES (High: 16.0425 / Low: 15.9758).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0639 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 16.2700) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.0127), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2572 (+8.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0585 | 14.8536 | 14.9550 |
| February | 14.9725 | 14.8536 | 14.9183 |
| March | 15.8552 | 14.9695 | 15.3656 |
| April | 15.8809 | 15.5630 | 15.7611 |
| May | 15.9952 | 15.6267 | 15.8035 |
| June | 15.8121 | 15.6697 | 15.7397 |
| July | 15.9704 | 15.7642 | 15.8745 |
| August | 16.0441 | 15.9223 | 15.9738 |
| September | 16.0585 | 15.9580 | 15.9992 |
| October | 16.0425 | 15.9758 | 16.0149 |
| November | 16.2211 | 15.9922 | 16.1060 |
| December | 16.4508 | 16.0066 | 16.2700 |