2022 KES to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.9383 BIF

YEARLY LOW

16.6964 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.3245 BIF

2022 KES to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 17.9383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 16.6964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2420 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6572 to the December average rate of 16.8008, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 17.9383 was down 3.16% compared to the 2021 peak of 18.5236, 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 89,692 BIF

2021 Average 90,035 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 83,482 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,209.93 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

17.7821

16.7115

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BIF 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 17.5947, compared to 17.0544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5947

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.4267 BIF (High: 17.8338 / Low: 17.4071). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1732 BIF (High: 17.7397 / Low: 17.5664).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4267

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1732

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1765 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 17.6929) against the same month in 2021 (average: 17.8251), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1322 (-0.74%).

2022 Avg (March) 17.6929

2021 Avg (March) 17.8251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.7675	17.4181	17.6572
February	17.7397	17.5664	17.6558
March	17.9383	17.5261	17.6929
April	17.8338	17.4071	17.6008
May	17.6122	17.2677	17.4897
June	17.6883	17.2994	17.4719
July	17.4573	17.1585	17.3715
August	17.3713	17.0583	17.1950
September	17.2250	16.9190	17.0587
October	17.1874	16.8810	17.0027
November	17.0029	16.8072	16.8975
December	16.9100	16.6964	16.8008