YEARLY HIGH
87.3211 KES
YEARLY LOW
75.0347 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
81.8667 KES

2022 AUD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AUD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 87.3211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 75.0347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2864 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.3340 to the December average rate of 83.0689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 87.3211 was down 0.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 87.5663, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 436,606 KES
2021 Average 411,810 KES
Yearly Trough Low 375,173 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,432.23 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

85.8236
76.2079
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 82.7888, compared to 80.9446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.7888
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.9446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 6.9642 KES (High: 83.3166 / Low: 76.3524). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0855 KES (High: 84.3036 / Low: 82.2181).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.9642
December Spread (Stable) ±2.0855

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.5680 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 85.0223) against the same month in 2021 (average: 83.1050), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9173 (+2.31%).

2022 Avg (April) 85.0223
2021 Avg (April) 83.1050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.5769 79.3521 81.3340
February 82.6437 80.3369 81.4283
March 86.4809 82.2012 84.4990
April 87.3211 81.8700 85.0223
May 84.0223 79.7514 82.0311
June 84.9076 80.7215 82.4179
July 83.1837 79.5771 81.2386
August 85.1278 81.9950 83.0918
September 83.0175 77.3319 80.5772
October 79.0077 75.0347 77.0092
November 83.3166 76.3524 80.6816
December 84.3036 82.2181 83.0689