YEARLY HIGH
0.0086 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0075 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0081 CHF

2022 KES to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 0.0086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0081 to the December average rate of 0.0076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0086 was down 0.18% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0087, 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 43 CHF
2021 Average 42 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 37 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.80 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0085
0.0075
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KES to CHF 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 0.0082, compared to 0.0080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0007 CHF (High: 0.0083 / Low: 0.0077). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CHF (High: 0.0082 / Low: 0.0081).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.0084) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0084), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.27%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.0084
2021 Avg (May) 0.0084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
February 0.0082 0.0081 0.0081
March 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
April 0.0084 0.0080 0.0082
May 0.0086 0.0082 0.0084
June 0.0085 0.0081 0.0083
July 0.0083 0.0080 0.0082
August 0.0082 0.0079 0.0080
September 0.0082 0.0079 0.0081
October 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
November 0.0083 0.0077 0.0079
December 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076