2018 XDR to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 XDR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the XDR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 149.0637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 139.9671.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0966 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.9368 to the December average rate of 142.1682, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 149.0637 was up 1.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 147.3253, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
XDR 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 145.7309, compared to 141.5111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2198 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.9117 KES (High: 148.4558 / Low: 145.5440). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8603 KES (High: 141.8059 / Low: 140.9456).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 2.3999 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 147.9368) against the same month in 2017 (average: 140.1881), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7487 (+5.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 149.0637 | 146.7022 | 147.9368 |
| February | 148.4558 | 145.5440 | 147.3145 |
| March | 147.4957 | 146.2738 | 146.9428 |
| April | 147.0723 | 144.2309 | 145.8766 |
| May | 144.3669 | 142.9941 | 143.4767 |
| June | 143.9124 | 141.6735 | 142.8381 |
| July | 142.4399 | 139.9671 | 141.3898 |
| August | 141.3341 | 140.4295 | 140.8399 |
| September | 141.8059 | 140.9456 | 141.3680 |
| October | 141.5229 | 140.4339 | 141.0001 |
| November | 143.3203 | 141.2396 | 142.3004 |
| December | 142.7372 | 141.2259 | 142.1682 |