YEARLY HIGH
0.0031 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0024 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0027 BHD

2023 KES to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KES to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0030 to the December average rate of 0.0024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0031 was down 8.55% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0033, 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 15 BHD
2022 Average 16 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 12 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.29 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0031
0.0024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BHD 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 0.0029, compared to 0.0026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.0001 BHD (High: 0.0030 / Low: 0.0028). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BHD (High: 0.0031 / Low: 0.0030).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.0030) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0033), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-8.53%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.0030
2022 Avg (January) 0.0033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
February 0.0030 0.0030 0.0030
March 0.0030 0.0028 0.0029
April 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
May 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
June 0.0027 0.0027 0.0027
July 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
August 0.0027 0.0026 0.0026
September 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
October 0.0026 0.0025 0.0025
November 0.0025 0.0025 0.0025
December 0.0025 0.0024 0.0024