2023 BDT to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 BDT to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the BDT to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.4306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 1.1514.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2792 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1829 to the December average rate of 1.4040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.4306 was up 6.55% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.3426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.2379, compared to 1.3488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1109 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0649 KES (High: 1.2162 / Low: 1.1514). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 KES (High: 1.3479 / Low: 1.3251).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 1.4040) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.1855), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2185 (+18.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.1963 | 1.1592 | 1.1829 |
| February | 1.2162 | 1.1514 | 1.1819 |
| March | 1.2507 | 1.1921 | 1.2239 |
| April | 1.2982 | 1.2381 | 1.2660 |
| May | 1.2933 | 1.2623 | 1.2809 |
| June | 1.3064 | 1.2817 | 1.2917 |
| July | 1.3173 | 1.2868 | 1.3044 |
| August | 1.3299 | 1.2992 | 1.3156 |
| September | 1.3479 | 1.3251 | 1.3369 |
| October | 1.3681 | 1.3400 | 1.3548 |
| November | 1.3891 | 1.3593 | 1.3771 |
| December | 1.4306 | 1.3815 | 1.4040 |