2022 KES to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1115 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0993 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1048 BWP

2022 KES to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 21, valuing the pair at 0.1115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.0993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1024 to the December average rate of 0.1047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1115 was up 6.06% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1051, 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 557 BWP

2021 Average 505 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 497 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.69 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1114

0.1003

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KES to BWP 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 0.1024, compared to 0.1072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1024

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0067 BWP (High: 0.1114 / Low: 0.1047). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BWP (High: 0.1024 / Low: 0.1008).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.1105) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1015), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0090 (+8.90%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.1105

2021 Avg (October) 0.1015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1042	0.1012	0.1024
February	0.1024	0.1008	0.1015
March	0.1032	0.0993	0.1012
April	0.1048	0.0995	0.1013
May	0.1058	0.1024	0.1043
June	0.1051	0.1018	0.1035
July	0.1083	0.1044	0.1067
August	0.1071	0.1041	0.1058
September	0.1112	0.1064	0.1085
October	0.1115	0.1091	0.1105
November	0.1114	0.1047	0.1072
December	0.1061	0.1036	0.1047