YEARLY HIGH
1.1150 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.8540 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9771 DZD

2023 KES to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KES to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.1150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.8540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2610 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1004 to the December average rate of 0.8710, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.1150 was down 11.53% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.2603, 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 5,575 DZD
2022 Average 6,030 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 4,270 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,305.05 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.1234
0.8480
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KES to DZD 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 1.0352, compared to 0.9190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.0464 DZD (High: 1.0714 / Low: 1.0250). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 DZD (High: 1.0019 / Low: 0.9871).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0464
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0425 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.1004) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.2324), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1320 (-10.71%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.1004
2022 Avg (January) 1.2324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1150 1.0895 1.1004
February 1.0941 1.0736 1.0862
March 1.0714 1.0250 1.0507
April 1.0263 0.9884 1.0082
May 1.0019 0.9871 0.9917
June 0.9916 0.9625 0.9738
July 0.9824 0.9463 0.9559
August 0.9585 0.9359 0.9468
September 0.9436 0.9269 0.9346
October 0.9356 0.9034 0.9200
November 0.9038 0.8770 0.8858
December 0.8855 0.8540 0.8710