YEARLY HIGH
0.0163 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0128 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0145 BZD

2023 KES to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KES to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0163 to the December average rate of 0.0131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0163 was down 8.34% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0178, 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 82 BZD
2022 Average 86 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 64 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.48 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0166
0.0127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BZD 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 0.0153, compared to 0.0136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.0006 BZD (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0152). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BZD (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0162).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.0163) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0178), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-8.50%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.0163
2022 Avg (January) 0.0178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0163 0.0162 0.0163
February 0.0162 0.0159 0.0160
March 0.0158 0.0152 0.0155
April 0.0152 0.0146 0.0150
May 0.0149 0.0145 0.0147
June 0.0147 0.0143 0.0144
July 0.0145 0.0141 0.0142
August 0.0142 0.0139 0.0140
September 0.0139 0.0136 0.0137
October 0.0136 0.0134 0.0135
November 0.0134 0.0131 0.0133
December 0.0132 0.0128 0.0131