YEARLY HIGH
36.9274 KES
YEARLY LOW
33.3755 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.1387 KES

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 184,637 KES
2021 Average 169,766 KES
Yearly Trough Low 166,878 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,759.18 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

36.5535
33.9699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.2126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.0647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.9115
October Spread (Stable) ±0.8403

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2022 Avg (August) 36.3382
2021 Avg (August) 33.8993

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