2022 KES to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2017 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.1370 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1623 EGP

2022 KES to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.2017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.1370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0646 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1386 to the December average rate of 0.2004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 44.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2017 was up 37.08% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1471, 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 1,008 EGP

2021 Average 716 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 685 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 323.24 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2066

0.1321

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to EGP 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 0.1500, compared to 0.1747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1500

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0375 EGP (High: 0.1991 / Low: 0.1617). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 EGP (High: 0.1394 / Low: 0.1383).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0375

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.2003) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1404), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0599 (+42.71%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.2003

2021 Avg (November) 0.1404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1394	0.1383	0.1386
February	0.1390	0.1376	0.1383
March	0.1621	0.1370	0.1456
April	0.1607	0.1585	0.1596
May	0.1598	0.1569	0.1586
June	0.1603	0.1592	0.1596
July	0.1603	0.1590	0.1596
August	0.1608	0.1595	0.1602
September	0.1628	0.1597	0.1609
October	0.1991	0.1617	0.1665
November	0.2017	0.1983	0.2003
December	0.2010	0.1998	0.2004