2022 ILS to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 ILS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the ILS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 36.9274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 33.3755.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5518 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.1598 to the December average rate of 35.6022, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 36.9274 was up 1.23% compared to the 2021 peak of 36.4797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
ILS 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 35.2126, compared to 35.0647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1479 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 1.9115 KES (High: 35.7937 / Low: 33.8822). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8403 KES (High: 34.5948 / Low: 33.7545).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.3859 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 36.3382) against the same month in 2021 (average: 33.8993), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4389 (+7.19%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.6564 | 35.4239 | 36.1598 |
| February | 35.8343 | 34.7696 | 35.3590 |
| March | 36.1317 | 34.5212 | 35.2888 |
| April | 36.0437 | 34.6680 | 35.6133 |
| May | 35.0889 | 33.5101 | 34.4283 |
| June | 35.2500 | 33.6704 | 34.4266 |
| July | 34.9172 | 33.3755 | 34.1941 |
| August | 36.9274 | 35.2979 | 36.3382 |
| September | 35.7937 | 33.8822 | 34.9523 |
| October | 34.5948 | 33.7545 | 34.1852 |
| November | 35.7724 | 33.9225 | 35.1162 |
| December | 36.1684 | 34.8806 | 35.6022 |