YEARLY HIGH
91.7900 KES
YEARLY LOW
83.2295 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.5419 KES

2022 BND to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BND to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 91.7900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 83.2295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5605 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.9684 to the December average rate of 91.0121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 91.7900 was up 9.53% compared to the 2021 peak of 83.8066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 458,950 KES
2021 Average 408,091 KES
Yearly Trough Low 416,147 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,802.38 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

91.7164
83.2641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 84.3489, compared to 86.7349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.3489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.7349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 4.2245 KES (High: 89.6993 / Low: 85.4748). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8978 KES (High: 84.7132 / Low: 83.8155).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.2245
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8978

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.9886 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9886

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 91.0121) against the same month in 2021 (average: 82.8789), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1332 (+9.81%).

2022 Avg (December) 91.0121
2021 Avg (December) 82.8789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 84.4564 83.2295 83.9684
February 84.7132 83.8155 84.4493
March 84.9468 83.7015 84.2204
April 85.2806 83.5070 84.5439
May 85.4098 83.2870 84.1516
June 85.1618 84.1037 84.7596
July 86.1452 84.0040 84.8914
August 87.2266 85.8564 86.3674
September 86.7618 83.3886 85.3788
October 86.0955 84.0821 84.8870
November 89.6993 85.4748 87.8729
December 91.7900 90.2461 91.0121