2023 AUD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 AUD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the AUD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 107.1981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 83.0736.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.1245 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 86.2668 to the December average rate of 103.5555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 107.1981 was up 22.76% compared to the 2022 peak of 87.3211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 89.0190, compared to 96.6018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.5828 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was December, with a trading range of 6.7395 KES (High: 107.1981 / Low: 100.4586). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2285 KES (High: 95.2628 / Low: 93.0344).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.0127 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 103.5555) against the same month in 2022 (average: 83.0689), the exchange rate shifted by +20.4865 (+24.66%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 89.0067 | 83.0736 | 86.2668 |
| February | 89.0115 | 85.0894 | 86.5249 |
| March | 88.6160 | 84.4021 | 86.5659 |
| April | 90.9365 | 88.2249 | 89.8329 |
| May | 92.7067 | 89.5116 | 91.1206 |
| June | 96.2476 | 91.0377 | 93.8028 |
| July | 97.0113 | 92.0869 | 95.1555 |
| August | 94.2586 | 91.4527 | 93.1428 |
| September | 95.2628 | 93.0344 | 94.2601 |
| October | 95.9222 | 93.6196 | 94.7334 |
| November | 101.5421 | 96.5269 | 98.7634 |
| December | 107.1981 | 100.4586 | 103.5555 |