YEARLY HIGH
0.0086 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0075 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0081 EUR

2022 KES to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.0086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0078 to the December average rate of 0.0077, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0086 was up 8.61% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0079, 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 43 EUR
2021 Average 39 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 38 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.42 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0085
0.0076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to EUR 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 0.0079, compared to 0.0082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0006 EUR (High: 0.0084 / Low: 0.0078). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EUR (High: 0.0079 / Low: 0.0077).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.0084) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0077), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+8.59%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.0084
2021 Avg (September) 0.0077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
February 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
March 0.0081 0.0078 0.0079
April 0.0082 0.0079 0.0080
May 0.0083 0.0080 0.0081
June 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
July 0.0084 0.0081 0.0083
August 0.0084 0.0081 0.0083
September 0.0086 0.0082 0.0084
October 0.0085 0.0082 0.0084
November 0.0084 0.0078 0.0080
December 0.0078 0.0075 0.0077