2023 KES to AMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.2056 AMD

YEARLY LOW

2.5762 AMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8192 AMD

2023 KES to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KES to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 3.2056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.5762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6294 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1911 to the December average rate of 2.6183, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.2056 was down 29.44% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.5432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,028 AMD

2022 Average 18,547 AMD

Yearly Trough Low 12,881 AMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,146.86 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.2483

2.5611

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AMD 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 2.9666, compared to 2.6719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2947 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9666

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.2256 AMD (High: 2.8778 / Low: 2.6523). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0304 AMD (High: 3.2056 / Low: 3.1751).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2256

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0304

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1402 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 3.1911) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.2497), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0586 (-24.91%).

2023 Avg (January) 3.1911

2022 Avg (January) 4.2497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.2056	3.1751	3.1911
February	3.2054	3.0622	3.1366
March	3.0619	2.9319	2.9964
April	2.9377	2.8215	2.8897
May	2.8708	2.7794	2.8176
June	2.8147	2.7359	2.7680
July	2.7760	2.7132	2.7398
August	2.7276	2.6562	2.6885
September	2.6795	2.5986	2.6326
October	2.8778	2.6523	2.7070
November	2.6772	2.6223	2.6452
December	2.6487	2.5762	2.6183