YEARLY HIGH
44.6480 KES
YEARLY LOW
34.6122 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.6896 KES

2024 AED to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the AED to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 44.6480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 34.6122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0358 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.5020 to the December average rate of 35.2078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 44.6480 was up 4.25% compared to the 2023 peak of 42.8281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 223,240 KES
2023 Average 190,459 KES
Yearly Trough Low 173,061 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,178.79 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

44.3415
34.2675
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 38.2236, compared to 35.1557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0679 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.2236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.1557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 5.8031 KES (High: 44.6480 / Low: 38.8449). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1036 KES (High: 35.1949 / Low: 35.0913).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.8031
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.0838 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0838

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 41.5314) against the same month in 2023 (average: 34.2068), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3246 (+21.41%).

2024 Avg (February) 41.5314
2023 Avg (February) 34.2068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.5154 42.4202 43.5020
February 44.6480 38.8449 41.5314
March 40.0218 35.9164 37.4476
April 36.6231 34.6255 35.7546
May 36.7557 34.8833 35.8145
June 35.7640 34.9850 35.2916
July 35.8874 34.6122 35.1335
August 35.3934 34.9884 35.1653
September 35.1710 34.9860 35.1070
October 35.1949 35.0913 35.1300
November 35.3438 35.0783 35.1907
December 35.2836 35.0084 35.2078