YEARLY HIGH
73.0498 KES
YEARLY LOW
55.4955 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.9191 KES

2024 FJD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the FJD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 73.0498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 55.4955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.5543 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.5383 to the December average rate of 56.0523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 73.0498 was up 1.93% compared to the 2023 peak of 71.6633, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 365,249 KES
2023 Average 313,579 KES
Yearly Trough Low 277,477 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,771.45 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

73.0870
54.5037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 62.3937, compared to 57.4446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9490 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.3937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.4446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 9.3186 KES (High: 72.8922 / Low: 63.5736). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4706 KES (High: 57.7348 / Low: 56.2642).

February Spread (Volatile) ±9.3186
November Spread (Stable) ±1.4706

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 6.7292 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 71.5383) against the same month in 2023 (average: 56.9140), the exchange rate shifted by +14.6244 (+25.70%).

2024 Avg (January) 71.5383
2023 Avg (January) 56.9140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.0498 70.3181 71.5383
February 72.8922 63.5736 67.8240
March 65.4730 58.0382 61.0948
April 58.8660 56.0199 57.9358
May 59.9121 56.7063 58.3080
June 58.3981 56.8112 57.6610
July 58.5946 56.6236 57.5083
August 58.5898 57.0342 57.9036
September 59.0930 57.4830 58.4041
October 58.8378 56.5160 57.7696
November 57.7348 56.2642 57.0299
December 57.2006 55.4955 56.0523