YEARLY HIGH
34.8766 COP
YEARLY LOW
23.9357 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.4189 COP

2024 KES to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KES to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 34.8766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 23.9357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9409 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.5355 to the December average rate of 33.9604, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 34.8766 was down 13.31% compared to the 2023 peak of 40.2295, 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 174,383 COP
2023 Average 155,944 COP
Yearly Trough Low 119,678 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,704.37 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

35.0409
23.5804
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 28.1388, compared to 32.6990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.1388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.6990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 3.4889 COP (High: 27.4246 / Low: 23.9357). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9934 COP (High: 31.9964 / Low: 31.0030).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.4889
August Spread (Stable) ±0.9934

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1255 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 34.0859) against the same month in 2023 (average: 26.5303), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5556 (+28.48%).

2024 Avg (November) 34.0859
2023 Avg (November) 26.5303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.1670 23.9981 24.5355
February 27.4246 23.9357 25.8220
March 29.5462 26.6200 28.3752
April 30.0647 28.9468 29.4370
May 29.9166 28.7707 29.3781
June 32.3991 29.4771 31.2849
July 32.0886 30.4528 31.3005
August 31.9964 31.0030 31.4045
September 33.2982 32.0066 32.4476
October 34.2131 32.1498 32.9955
November 34.8766 33.4609 34.0859
December 34.4773 33.3418 33.9604