2018 YER to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4153 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.3817 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4045 KES

2018 YER to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.3817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0336 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4110 to the December average rate of 0.4082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4153 was down 0.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,076 KES

2017 Average 2,066 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,908 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.92 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4119

0.4011

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.4044, compared to 0.4046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4044

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0234 KES (High: 0.4051 / Low: 0.3817). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 KES (High: 0.4043 / Low: 0.4021).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4110) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4147), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-0.89%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4110

2017 Avg (January) 0.4147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4153	0.4087	0.4110
February	0.4072	0.4024	0.4051
March	0.4051	0.3817	0.4027
April	0.4039	0.3990	0.4020
May	0.4057	0.4001	0.4021
June	0.4051	0.4025	0.4036
July	0.4034	0.3994	0.4020
August	0.4033	0.4008	0.4022
September	0.4043	0.4021	0.4029
October	0.4072	0.4021	0.4038
November	0.4122	0.4048	0.4087
December	0.4099	0.4049	0.4082