2022 FKP to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 FKP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the FKP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 155.5497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 129.4963.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.0534 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.7054 to the December average rate of 149.7747, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 155.5497 was up 0.15% compared to the 2021 peak of 155.3164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
FKP 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 149.5029, compared to 141.9388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.5641 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 12.5480 KES (High: 148.1795 / Low: 135.6315). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2612 KES (High: 154.7558 / Low: 151.4945).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.5298 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 153.7054) against the same month in 2021 (average: 149.9647), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7407 (+2.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 155.5497 | 152.0663 | 153.7054 |
| February | 154.7558 | 151.4945 | 153.8707 |
| March | 152.5517 | 148.5640 | 150.6383 |
| April | 151.4130 | 144.2615 | 149.4833 |
| May | 147.5404 | 141.7069 | 144.8036 |
| June | 147.2061 | 140.7662 | 144.5164 |
| July | 144.8287 | 140.0355 | 142.1510 |
| August | 145.8897 | 139.3375 | 143.0300 |
| September | 140.7790 | 129.4963 | 136.5003 |
| October | 140.9879 | 132.5551 | 136.7677 |
| November | 148.1795 | 135.6315 | 143.4092 |
| December | 152.6828 | 148.2602 | 149.7747 |