2019 XCD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.5578 KES

YEARLY LOW

36.8467 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.7364 KES

2019 XCD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XCD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 38.5578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 36.8467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7112 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.5851 to the December average rate of 37.5327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 38.5578 was up 0.48% compared to the 2018 peak of 38.3735, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 192,789 KES

2018 Average 187,397 KES

Yearly Trough Low 184,233 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,555.81 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

38.5223

36.9537

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 37.3798, compared to 38.0929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.3798

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.0929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.7992 KES (High: 38.2269 / Low: 37.4276). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2090 KES (High: 37.5423 / Low: 37.3334).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7992

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5006 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 38.1900) against the same month in 2018 (average: 37.2435), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9465 (+2.54%).

2019 Avg (July) 38.1900

2018 Avg (July) 37.2435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.8187	37.1205	37.5851
February	37.2722	37.0203	37.0844
March	37.3758	36.8467	37.1377
April	37.5954	37.2389	37.4079
May	37.5423	37.3334	37.4406
June	37.8716	37.4239	37.6230
July	38.5578	37.8309	38.1900
August	38.3379	38.1085	38.2149
September	38.4638	38.0937	38.3916
October	38.4489	38.1781	38.3627
November	38.2269	37.4276	37.8656
December	38.0048	37.2241	37.5327