2022 DOP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2909 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.9602 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1472 KES

2022 DOP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the DOP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 2.2909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 1.9602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3306 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9690 to the December average rate of 2.2232, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.2909 was up 14.74% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.9965, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,454 KES

2021 Average 9,611 KES

Yearly Trough Low 9,801 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,653.07 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.2896

1.9398

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.0660, compared to 2.2284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0660

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.1023 KES (High: 2.0716 / Low: 1.9693). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 KES (High: 2.1045 / Low: 2.0879).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1023

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 2.2452) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.9809), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2643 (+13.34%).

2022 Avg (November) 2.2452

2021 Avg (November) 1.9809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9838	1.9602	1.9690
February	2.0716	1.9693	2.0009
March	2.0918	2.0695	2.0836
April	2.1045	2.0879	2.0971
May	2.1191	2.1005	2.1088
June	2.1607	2.1139	2.1365
July	2.1867	2.1523	2.1695
August	2.2702	2.1806	2.2192
September	2.2823	2.2497	2.2605
October	2.2753	2.2424	2.2529
November	2.2909	2.2363	2.2452
December	2.2449	2.1956	2.2232