YEARLY HIGH
122.0188 KES
YEARLY LOW
93.7694 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
100.8572 KES

2024 BND to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BND to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 122.0188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 93.7694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.2494 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119.6767 to the December average rate of 95.7934, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 122.0188 was up 2.54% compared to the 2023 peak of 118.9955, 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 610,094 KES
2023 Average 520,913 KES
Yearly Trough Low 468,847 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,247.14 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

122.0650
93.4050
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 104.2967, compared to 97.4177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.8789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.2967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.4177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 15.9503 KES (High: 121.9510 / Low: 106.0007). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9536 KES (High: 96.8542 / Low: 94.9006).

February Spread (Volatile) ±15.9503
December Spread (Stable) ±1.9536

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 10.8402 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.8402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 119.6767) against the same month in 2023 (average: 93.4195), the exchange rate shifted by +26.2572 (+28.11%).

2024 Avg (January) 119.6767
2023 Avg (January) 93.4195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 122.0188 117.3273 119.6767
February 121.9510 106.0007 113.4456
March 109.2262 97.8593 102.6054
April 98.8053 93.7694 96.8244
May 99.6209 95.1012 97.3491
June 97.6422 94.8606 95.8789
July 98.0028 94.4437 95.8565
August 99.3880 97.1940 98.1745
September 100.6993 98.4123 99.4657
October 100.2299 97.2270 98.4827
November 98.0044 95.5953 96.7336
December 96.8542 94.9006 95.7934