2022 KES to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0504 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.0399 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0438 BRL

2022 KES to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.0399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0487 to the December average rate of 0.0426, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0504 was down 5.84% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0536, 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 252 BRL

2021 Average 246 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 200 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.55 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0495

0.0403

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BRL 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 0.0441, compared to 0.0435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0441

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0042 BRL (High: 0.0453 / Low: 0.0412). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BRL (High: 0.0434 / Low: 0.0419).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0487) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0487), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.07%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0487

2021 Avg (January) 0.0487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0504	0.0467	0.0487
February	0.0469	0.0440	0.0457
March	0.0453	0.0412	0.0435
April	0.0431	0.0399	0.0411
May	0.0445	0.0405	0.0426
June	0.0447	0.0408	0.0431
July	0.0465	0.0435	0.0453
August	0.0444	0.0419	0.0430
September	0.0448	0.0423	0.0434
October	0.0448	0.0426	0.0435
November	0.0444	0.0415	0.0433
December	0.0434	0.0419	0.0426