2022 COP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0310 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0240 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0279 KES

2022 COP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the COP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 0.0310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.0240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0283 to the December average rate of 0.0257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0310 was down 3.60% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 154,824 KES

2021 Average 146,649 KES

Yearly Trough Low 119,877 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,946.92 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0310

0.0242

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.0294, compared to 0.0263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0294

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0029 KES (High: 0.0284 / Low: 0.0255). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KES (High: 0.0293 / Low: 0.0286).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.0304) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0296), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+2.60%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.0304

2021 Avg (April) 0.0296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0289	0.0277	0.0283
February	0.0293	0.0286	0.0289
March	0.0307	0.0288	0.0301
April	0.0310	0.0290	0.0304
May	0.0309	0.0282	0.0289
June	0.0310	0.0284	0.0299
July	0.0284	0.0255	0.0270
August	0.0288	0.0271	0.0276
September	0.0277	0.0265	0.0272
October	0.0269	0.0244	0.0258
November	0.0256	0.0240	0.0248
December	0.0261	0.0253	0.0257