2022 KES to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4500 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.4326 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4405 ETB

2022 KES to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.4500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 0.4326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0174 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4373 to the December average rate of 0.4351, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4500 was down 77.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.0005, 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 2,250 ETB

2021 Average 2,019 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 2,163 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.84 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4482

0.4339

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KES to ETB 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 0.4434, compared to 0.4376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4434

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0098 ETB (High: 0.4490 / Low: 0.4392). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 ETB (High: 0.4365 / Low: 0.4342).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.4470) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3691), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0779 (+21.11%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.4470

2021 Avg (March) 0.3691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4387	0.4344	0.4373
February	0.4490	0.4392	0.4441
March	0.4500	0.4440	0.4470
April	0.4475	0.4432	0.4449
May	0.4462	0.4415	0.4440
June	0.4466	0.4408	0.4430
July	0.4435	0.4384	0.4417
August	0.4438	0.4367	0.4393
September	0.4406	0.4333	0.4371
October	0.4397	0.4326	0.4363
November	0.4380	0.4334	0.4359
December	0.4365	0.4342	0.4351