YEARLY HIGH
0.0125 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0093 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0113 AUD

2024 KES to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KES to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0094 to the December average rate of 0.0122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.0125 was up 3.82% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.0120, 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 62 AUD
2023 Average 54 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 46 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.03 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.0125
0.0091
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KES to AUD 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 0.0109, compared to 0.0117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.0013 AUD (High: 0.0107 / Low: 0.0094). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AUD (High: 0.0117 / Low: 0.0115).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 0.0122) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0097), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+26.58%).

2024 Avg (December) 0.0122
2023 Avg (December) 0.0097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0096 0.0093 0.0094
February 0.0107 0.0094 0.0101
March 0.0116 0.0104 0.0111
April 0.0121 0.0114 0.0117
May 0.0117 0.0112 0.0115
June 0.0117 0.0115 0.0116
July 0.0118 0.0114 0.0116
August 0.0119 0.0114 0.0116
September 0.0117 0.0112 0.0115
October 0.0118 0.0113 0.0116
November 0.0120 0.0116 0.0118
December 0.0125 0.0119 0.0122