2022 KES to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 KES to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the KES to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 1.3611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 1.2494.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1117 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3176 to the December average rate of 1.2533, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.3611 was down 15.78% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.6160, 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 LRD 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 1.3217, compared to 1.2726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0491 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.0598 LRD (High: 1.3422 / Low: 1.2824). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 LRD (High: 1.2579 / Low: 1.2494).
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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0245 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 1.3517) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.5737), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2220 (-14.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3422 | 1.2824 | 1.3176 |
| February | 1.3611 | 1.3436 | 1.3517 |
| March | 1.3553 | 1.3290 | 1.3424 |
| April | 1.3268 | 1.3102 | 1.3179 |
| May | 1.3201 | 1.2976 | 1.3047 |
| June | 1.3014 | 1.2909 | 1.2961 |
| July | 1.2938 | 1.2837 | 1.2887 |
| August | 1.2943 | 1.2800 | 1.2848 |
| September | 1.2838 | 1.2604 | 1.2772 |
| October | 1.2740 | 1.2654 | 1.2693 |
| November | 1.2752 | 1.2535 | 1.2623 |
| December | 1.2579 | 1.2494 | 1.2533 |