2024 KES to DJF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 KES to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the KES to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 1.3967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1.0856.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3111 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1137 to the December average rate of 1.3754, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.3967 was down 3.07% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.4409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
KES to DJF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.2758, compared to 1.3771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1013 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.1523 DJF (High: 1.2480 / Low: 1.0957). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 DJF (High: 1.3794 / Low: 1.3717).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 1.3544) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.3221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0323 (+2.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.1396 | 1.0856 | 1.1137 |
| February | 1.2480 | 1.0957 | 1.1697 |
| March | 1.3472 | 1.2097 | 1.2941 |
| April | 1.3967 | 1.3221 | 1.3544 |
| May | 1.3910 | 1.3148 | 1.3509 |
| June | 1.3826 | 1.3596 | 1.3717 |
| July | 1.3965 | 1.3486 | 1.3781 |
| August | 1.3851 | 1.3574 | 1.3751 |
| September | 1.3874 | 1.3770 | 1.3798 |
| October | 1.3861 | 1.3721 | 1.3783 |
| November | 1.3882 | 1.3704 | 1.3759 |
| December | 1.3794 | 1.3717 | 1.3754 |