2022 KES to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0602 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.0549 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0570 CNY

2022 KES to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.0602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.0549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0560 to the December average rate of 0.0567, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0602 was down 1.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0612, 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 301 CNY

2021 Average 294 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 275 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.49 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0598

0.0551

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CNY 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 0.0563, compared to 0.0578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0563

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0024 CNY (High: 0.0601 / Low: 0.0577). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 CNY (High: 0.0572 / Low: 0.0567).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0594) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0579), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+2.55%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0594

2021 Avg (October) 0.0579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0565	0.0557	0.0560
February	0.0560	0.0554	0.0558
March	0.0557	0.0552	0.0555
April	0.0573	0.0549	0.0557
May	0.0585	0.0570	0.0576
June	0.0576	0.0568	0.0571
July	0.0572	0.0567	0.0569
August	0.0576	0.0564	0.0569
September	0.0596	0.0574	0.0582
October	0.0602	0.0587	0.0594
November	0.0601	0.0577	0.0588
December	0.0575	0.0559	0.0567