YEARLY HIGH
0.0072 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0053 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0066 CHF

2024 KES to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KES to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.0072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.0053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0054 to the December average rate of 0.0069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.0072 was down 5.18% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.0076, 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 36 CHF
2023 Average 32 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 26 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.50 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.0071
0.0052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.0064, compared to 0.0068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.0009 CHF (High: 0.0062 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CHF (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0065).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 0.0069) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0067), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+3.61%).

2024 Avg (April) 0.0069
2023 Avg (April) 0.0067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
February 0.0062 0.0053 0.0058
March 0.0068 0.0060 0.0065
April 0.0072 0.0068 0.0069
May 0.0071 0.0067 0.0069
June 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
July 0.0071 0.0067 0.0069
August 0.0068 0.0065 0.0066
September 0.0066 0.0065 0.0066
October 0.0067 0.0066 0.0067
November 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
December 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069