2024 KES to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1080 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0833 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1011 BWP

2024 KES to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KES to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0850 to the December average rate of 0.1061, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.1080 was up 2.60% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.1052, 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 540 BWP

2023 Average 479 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 417 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.30 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.1082

0.0829

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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 0.0980, compared to 0.1043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0980

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.0126 BWP (High: 0.0960 / Low: 0.0833). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BWP (High: 0.1062 / Low: 0.1042).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0126

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 0.1061) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0875), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0186 (+21.29%).

2024 Avg (December) 0.1061

2023 Avg (December) 0.0875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0869	0.0833	0.0850
February	0.0960	0.0833	0.0901
March	0.1041	0.0937	0.0995
April	0.1077	0.1025	0.1047
May	0.1062	0.1009	0.1034
June	0.1062	0.1042	0.1051
July	0.1064	0.1030	0.1050
August	0.1050	0.1027	0.1039
September	0.1040	0.1009	0.1027
October	0.1042	0.1012	0.1032
November	0.1063	0.1029	0.1048
December	0.1080	0.1043	0.1061