2022 KES to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5101 DOP

YEARLY LOW

0.4365 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4667 DOP

2022 KES to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.5101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.4365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0736 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5079 to the December average rate of 0.4498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5101 was down 4.45% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5339, 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 2,551 DOP

2021 Average 2,602 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 2,183 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 368.12 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5144

0.4358

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KES to DOP 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 0.4845, compared to 0.4489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4845

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0251 DOP (High: 0.5078 / Low: 0.4827). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 DOP (High: 0.4789 / Low: 0.4752).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0251

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0199 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.5079) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5294), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0215 (-4.06%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.5079

2021 Avg (January) 0.5294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5101	0.5041	0.5079
February	0.5078	0.4827	0.4999
March	0.4832	0.4781	0.4800
April	0.4789	0.4752	0.4769
May	0.4761	0.4719	0.4742
June	0.4731	0.4628	0.4681
July	0.4646	0.4573	0.4610
August	0.4586	0.4405	0.4507
September	0.4445	0.4382	0.4424
October	0.4460	0.4395	0.4439
November	0.4472	0.4365	0.4454
December	0.4555	0.4455	0.4498