YEARLY HIGH
1.0588 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.8236 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0004 DZD

2024 KES to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KES to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 1.0588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.8236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2353 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8421 to the December average rate of 1.0385, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.0588 was down 5.03% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.1150, 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 5,294 DZD
2023 Average 4,882 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 4,118 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,176.40 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.0616
0.8222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.9654, compared to 1.0354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0700 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.1164 DZD (High: 0.9427 / Low: 0.8264). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 DZD (High: 1.0369 / Low: 1.0296).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1164
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 1.0253) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.0082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0171 (+1.70%).

2024 Avg (April) 1.0253
2023 Avg (April) 1.0082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8618 0.8236 0.8421
February 0.9427 0.8264 0.8848
March 1.0216 0.9169 0.9796
April 1.0588 1.0008 1.0253
May 1.0494 0.9954 1.0227
June 1.0495 1.0238 1.0382
July 1.0564 1.0204 1.0417
August 1.0440 1.0318 1.0390
September 1.0390 1.0240 1.0274
October 1.0369 1.0296 1.0330
November 1.0406 1.0260 1.0329
December 1.0510 1.0295 1.0385