YEARLY HIGH
28.1720 MNT
YEARLY LOW
25.0731 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.4581 MNT

2022 KES to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 28.1720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 25.0731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0988 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.2250 to the December average rate of 27.6902, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 28.1720 was up 5.26% compared to the 2021 peak of 26.7645, 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 140,860 MNT
2021 Average 130,033 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 125,366 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,494.25 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

28.1554
24.9227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MNT 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 25.7427, compared to 27.1734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.7427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.1734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.9785 MNT (High: 26.1197 / Low: 25.1411). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1541 MNT (High: 26.6560 / Low: 26.5020).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9785
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1541

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1958 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 27.8860) against the same month in 2021 (average: 25.5010), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3850 (+9.35%).

2022 Avg (November) 27.8860
2021 Avg (November) 25.5010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.3505 25.1694 25.2250
February 25.2941 25.1058 25.1921
March 25.3356 25.0731 25.2018
April 26.1197 25.1411 25.7887
May 26.6529 26.2076 26.4787
June 26.6560 26.5020 26.5699
July 26.6334 26.4713 26.5477
August 26.7528 26.5032 26.6348
September 27.0947 26.6111 26.7706
October 27.9528 26.9966 27.5113
November 28.1720 27.7809 27.8860
December 27.8233 27.5868 27.6902