2022 BMD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

123.5000 KES

YEARLY LOW

112.8448 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

117.9211 KES

2022 BMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 123.5000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 112.8448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6552 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.3926 to the December average rate of 123.0392, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 123.5000 was up 8.76% compared to the 2021 peak of 113.5575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 617,500 KES

2021 Average 548,343 KES

Yearly Trough Low 564,224 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,275.88 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

124.0039

112.4280

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BMD 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 115.1103, compared to 120.7320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.6217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.1103

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 120.7320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 1.9434 KES (High: 122.5326 / Low: 120.5892). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7000 KES (High: 120.8500 / Low: 120.1500).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.9434

September Spread (Stable) ±0.7000

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: 123.0392) against the same month in 2021 (average: 112.9869), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0523 (+8.90%).

2022 Avg (December) 123.0392

2021 Avg (December) 112.9869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	113.6500	112.8448	113.3926
February	114.0554	113.2913	113.7012
March	115.0404	113.8129	114.4237
April	116.0127	115.0500	115.5132
May	116.8500	115.8000	116.2998
June	117.8774	116.7974	117.3313
July	118.9500	117.8700	118.3518
August	120.1500	118.9966	119.5662
September	120.8500	120.1500	120.4701
October	121.4148	120.5240	121.0636
November	122.5326	120.5892	121.9011
December	123.5000	122.4500	123.0392