YEARLY HIGH
327.9516 KES
YEARLY LOW
299.3096 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
312.7791 KES

2022 BHD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BHD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 327.9516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 299.3096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.6419 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 300.7991 to the December average rate of 326.4958, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 327.9516 was up 9.23% compared to the 2021 peak of 300.2441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,639,758 KES
2021 Average 1,454,504 KES
Yearly Trough Low 1,496,548 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143,209.60 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

329.0654
298.2294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 305.3052, compared to 320.2530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.9478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 305.3052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 320.2530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 6.7007 KES (High: 325.0400 / Low: 318.3393). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3027 KES (High: 302.5118 / Low: 301.2090).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.7007
February Spread (Stable) ±1.3027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 326.4958) against the same month in 2021 (average: 299.6803), the exchange rate shifted by +26.8155 (+8.95%).

2022 Avg (December) 326.4958
2021 Avg (December) 299.6803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 301.4453 299.3096 300.7991
February 302.5118 301.2090 301.6423
March 304.8166 301.8357 303.4950
April 307.5432 304.9096 306.2124
May 309.9412 307.2349 308.4849
June 312.6448 309.8181 311.1975
July 315.6663 312.5265 313.9119
August 318.6369 314.6149 317.1509
September 321.0834 318.7501 319.6166
October 322.0151 318.7796 320.9617
November 325.0400 318.3393 323.3811
December 327.9516 324.8140 326.4958