2023 AMD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3882 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.3120 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3562 KES

2023 AMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.3882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.3120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0762 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3134 to the December average rate of 0.3819, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.3882 was up 23.67% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.3139, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,941 KES

2022 Average 1,365 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,560 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 381.06 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.3888

0.3065

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AMD 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 0.3381, compared to 0.3744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3381

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.0296 KES (High: 0.3770 / Low: 0.3475). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 KES (High: 0.3149 / Low: 0.3120).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0296

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 0.3819) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.3118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0702 (+22.51%).

2023 Avg (December) 0.3819

2022 Avg (December) 0.3118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3149	0.3120	0.3134
February	0.3266	0.3120	0.3189
March	0.3411	0.3266	0.3338
April	0.3544	0.3404	0.3461
May	0.3598	0.3483	0.3549
June	0.3655	0.3553	0.3613
July	0.3686	0.3602	0.3650
August	0.3765	0.3666	0.3720
September	0.3848	0.3732	0.3799
October	0.3770	0.3475	0.3696
November	0.3813	0.3735	0.3781
December	0.3882	0.3775	0.3819