2020 XAF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2086 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1663 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1855 KES

2020 XAF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.2086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 0.1663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0423 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1711 to the December average rate of 0.2051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2086 was up 16.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1794, 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 1,043 KES

2019 Average 871 KES

Yearly Trough Low 831 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 211.54 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2088

0.1641

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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 0.1751, compared to 0.1958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1751

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0124 KES (High: 0.1950 / Low: 0.1826). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 KES (High: 0.1968 / Low: 0.1934).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.2051) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1718), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0332 (+19.34%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.2051

2019 Avg (December) 0.1718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1740	0.1691	0.1711
February	0.1701	0.1663	0.1678
March	0.1788	0.1705	0.1752
April	0.1789	0.1746	0.1764
May	0.1815	0.1746	0.1778
June	0.1846	0.1811	0.1825
July	0.1950	0.1826	0.1875
August	0.1975	0.1934	0.1950
September	0.1968	0.1924	0.1948
October	0.1968	0.1934	0.1949
November	0.2008	0.1930	0.1975
December	0.2086	0.2020	0.2051