YEARLY HIGH
187.0594 KES
YEARLY LOW
131.9297 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
155.8609 KES

2023 CHF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CHF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 187.0594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 131.9297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.1297 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.1479 to the December average rate of 178.8586, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 187.0594 was up 39.93% compared to the 2022 peak of 133.6797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 935,297 KES
2022 Average 617,926 KES
Yearly Trough Low 659,649 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 275,648.35 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

183.3297
129.6768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 144.5212, compared to 167.2006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.6794 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.5212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.2006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was December, with a trading range of 12.8101 KES (High: 187.0594 / Low: 174.2493). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7238 KES (High: 137.2691 / Low: 134.5453).

December Spread (Volatile) ±12.8101
February Spread (Stable) ±2.7238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3441 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 178.8586) against the same month in 2022 (average: 131.9811), the exchange rate shifted by +46.8775 (+35.52%).

2023 Avg (December) 178.8586
2022 Avg (December) 131.9811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 135.8212 131.9297 134.1479
February 137.2691 134.5453 135.5862
March 144.8246 135.4278 140.0552
April 152.7351 144.3769 149.4999
May 154.0439 150.8472 152.7634
June 157.1980 151.2796 155.0745
July 165.4007 154.4901 161.7718
August 165.5816 161.4519 163.6048
September 164.7750 160.6650 163.2607
October 168.3400 161.1159 165.2010
November 175.2785 165.8325 170.5064
December 187.0594 174.2493 178.8586