YEARLY HIGH
81.9946 KES
YEARLY LOW
63.5650 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.3790 KES

2024 BBD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BBD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 81.9946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 63.5650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.4296 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.8892 to the December average rate of 64.6590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 81.9946 was up 4.25% compared to the 2023 peak of 78.6487, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 409,973 KES
2023 Average 349,760 KES
Yearly Trough Low 317,825 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,148.16 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

81.4307
62.9321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 70.1946, compared to 64.5633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.6313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.1946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.5633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 10.6587 KES (High: 81.9946 / Low: 71.3359). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1902 KES (High: 64.6354 / Low: 64.4452).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.6587
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1902

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 7.5052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 76.2714) against the same month in 2023 (average: 62.8205), the exchange rate shifted by +13.4509 (+21.41%).

2024 Avg (February) 76.2714
2023 Avg (February) 62.8205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.7500 77.9002 79.8892
February 81.9946 71.3359 76.2714
March 73.5000 65.9497 68.7662
April 67.2500 63.5781 65.6556
May 67.5000 64.0625 65.7726
June 65.6806 64.2500 64.8128
July 65.9071 63.5650 64.5227
August 65.0000 64.2563 64.5806
September 64.5900 64.2511 64.4737
October 64.6354 64.4452 64.5162
November 64.9077 64.4213 64.6276
December 64.7984 64.2929 64.6590