2024 AMD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4030 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.3215 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3428 KES

2024 AMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the AMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.4030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.3215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0815 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3948 to the December average rate of 0.3260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.4030 was up 3.82% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.3882, 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 2,015 KES

2023 Average 1,782 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,607 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 407.63 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.4017

0.3191

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.3538, compared to 0.3317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3538

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.0484 KES (High: 0.4003 / Low: 0.3519). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 KES (High: 0.3339 / Low: 0.3322).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0484

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0325 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 0.3948) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.3134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0814 (+25.98%).

2024 Avg (January) 0.3948

2023 Avg (January) 0.3134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4030	0.3862	0.3948
February	0.4003	0.3519	0.3758
March	0.3638	0.3325	0.3433
April	0.3454	0.3217	0.3356
May	0.3481	0.3303	0.3393
June	0.3375	0.3310	0.3340
July	0.3395	0.3273	0.3326
August	0.3382	0.3313	0.3333
September	0.3339	0.3322	0.3330
October	0.3337	0.3319	0.3332
November	0.3346	0.3268	0.3323
December	0.3295	0.3215	0.3260