2022 KES to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 KES to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the KES to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 1.3846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.2284.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1562 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3665 to the December average rate of 1.2457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.3846 was down 3.30% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.4319, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
KES to JMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.3421, compared to 1.2628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0793 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.0423 JMD (High: 1.3203 / Low: 1.2780). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 JMD (High: 1.2657 / Low: 1.2567).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0334 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 1.3752) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.3659), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0093 (+0.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3764 | 1.3570 | 1.3665 |
| February | 1.3846 | 1.3594 | 1.3752 |
| March | 1.3615 | 1.3306 | 1.3418 |
| April | 1.3517 | 1.3315 | 1.3380 |
| May | 1.3377 | 1.3158 | 1.3299 |
| June | 1.3203 | 1.2780 | 1.3012 |
| July | 1.2933 | 1.2709 | 1.2812 |
| August | 1.2871 | 1.2525 | 1.2696 |
| September | 1.2690 | 1.2311 | 1.2576 |
| October | 1.2762 | 1.2483 | 1.2620 |
| November | 1.2657 | 1.2567 | 1.2606 |
| December | 1.2563 | 1.2284 | 1.2457 |