2020 XDR to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 XDR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the XDR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 161.0280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 137.7305.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.2975 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.5045 to the December average rate of 158.9543, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 161.0280 was up 12.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 143.4326, 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 2020.
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 142.9149, compared to 153.7943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.8795 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 5.4522 KES (High: 151.9172 / Low: 146.4650). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0850 KES (High: 138.8155 / Low: 137.7305).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.4286 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 158.9543) against the same month in 2019 (average: 139.8805), the exchange rate shifted by +19.0738 (+13.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 140.8418 | 138.1303 | 139.5045 |
| February | 138.8155 | 137.7305 | 138.0758 |
| March | 143.9497 | 138.8155 | 142.3873 |
| April | 146.4283 | 143.6140 | 145.1756 |
| May | 147.1119 | 143.8584 | 145.5589 |
| June | 147.5878 | 145.9756 | 146.7872 |
| July | 151.9172 | 146.4650 | 149.1268 |
| August | 153.7786 | 151.7268 | 152.6388 |
| September | 153.9387 | 152.2820 | 153.1517 |
| October | 154.0835 | 152.8560 | 153.4968 |
| November | 157.1712 | 153.5095 | 155.3976 |
| December | 161.0280 | 156.5984 | 158.9543 |