2022 BTN to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 BTN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the BTN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.5359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 1.4587.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0771 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5238 to the December average rate of 1.4921, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.5359 was up 0.95% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.5214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
BTN 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 1.5111, compared to 1.4919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0192 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0552 KES (High: 1.5274 / Low: 1.4722). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 KES (High: 1.5069 / Low: 1.4922).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0333 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.5238) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.5035), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0203 (+1.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5359 | 1.5131 | 1.5238 |
| February | 1.5266 | 1.5062 | 1.5174 |
| March | 1.5199 | 1.4854 | 1.5012 |
| April | 1.5288 | 1.5041 | 1.5156 |
| May | 1.5201 | 1.4973 | 1.5057 |
| June | 1.5069 | 1.4922 | 1.5030 |
| July | 1.4986 | 1.4809 | 1.4886 |
| August | 1.5144 | 1.4947 | 1.5025 |
| September | 1.5274 | 1.4722 | 1.5041 |
| October | 1.4831 | 1.4587 | 1.4709 |
| November | 1.5121 | 1.4672 | 1.4932 |
| December | 1.5098 | 1.4811 | 1.4921 |