2018 XAF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1943 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1742 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1824 KES

2018 XAF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.1943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.1742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1913 to the December average rate of 0.1772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1943 was up 2.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 972 KES

2017 Average 890 KES

Yearly Trough Low 871 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.61 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1928

0.1756

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1870, compared to 0.1779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1870

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0063 KES (High: 0.1943 / Low: 0.1881). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 KES (High: 0.1785 / Low: 0.1762).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1909) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1680), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0229 (+13.62%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1909

2017 Avg (February) 0.1680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1939	0.1877	0.1913
February	0.1943	0.1881	0.1909
March	0.1917	0.1891	0.1902
April	0.1905	0.1847	0.1883
May	0.1840	0.1783	0.1814
June	0.1820	0.1782	0.1798
July	0.1808	0.1784	0.1794
August	0.1798	0.1742	0.1771
September	0.1810	0.1775	0.1791
October	0.1783	0.1756	0.1770
November	0.1795	0.1753	0.1773
December	0.1785	0.1762	0.1772