YEARLY HIGH
1.3426 KES
YEARLY LOW
1.1447 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2686 KES

2022 BDT to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BDT to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 1.3426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 1.1447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1980 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3202 to the December average rate of 1.1855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.3426 was up 1.72% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.3200, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,713 KES
2021 Average 6,445 KES
Yearly Trough Low 5,723 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 989.75 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.3522
1.1678
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 1.3184, compared to 1.2187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0998 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.1317 KES (High: 1.2838 / Low: 1.1521). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 KES (High: 1.3275 / Low: 1.3204).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1317
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0624 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 1.3368) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.2744), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0624 (+4.89%).

2022 Avg (April) 1.3368
2021 Avg (April) 1.2744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3244 1.3165 1.3202
February 1.3275 1.3204 1.3226
March 1.3342 1.3234 1.3283
April 1.3426 1.3259 1.3368
May 1.3414 1.3104 1.3326
June 1.3117 1.2478 1.2702
July 1.2698 1.2523 1.2597
August 1.2656 1.2515 1.2587
September 1.2838 1.1521 1.2311
October 1.2094 1.1447 1.1832
November 1.2093 1.1586 1.1939
December 1.2019 1.1575 1.1855