2022 KES to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.7095 COP

YEARLY LOW

32.2948 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.0320 COP

2022 KES to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 41.7095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 32.2948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4147 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.2809 to the December average rate of 38.9267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 41.7095 was up 13.72% compared to the 2021 peak of 36.6765, 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 208,547 COP

2021 Average 170,702 COP

Yearly Trough Low 161,474 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,073.43 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

41.1030

32.1549

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to COP 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 34.0319, compared to 38.0320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.0319

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.0320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 3.9699 COP (High: 39.2410 / Low: 35.2712). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7481 COP (High: 34.9227 / Low: 34.1746).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.9699

February Spread (Stable) ±0.7481

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.4307 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 40.3574) against the same month in 2021 (average: 34.8441), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5133 (+15.82%).

2022 Avg (November) 40.3574

2021 Avg (November) 34.8441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	36.1411	34.6244	35.2809
February	34.9227	34.1746	34.6445
March	34.7283	32.5840	33.2735
April	34.4640	32.2948	32.9006
May	35.4494	32.4043	34.6045
June	35.2650	32.3084	33.4877
July	39.2410	35.2712	37.0086
August	36.9536	34.7080	36.2257
September	37.7402	36.1545	36.8346
October	40.9997	37.1079	38.8393
November	41.7095	39.0242	40.3574
December	39.5947	38.3801	38.9267