YEARLY HIGH
27.6066 MNT
YEARLY LOW
21.9330 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.8729 MNT

2023 KES to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KES to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 27.6066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 21.9330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6736 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.4864 to the December average rate of 22.3376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 27.6066 was down 2.01% compared to the 2022 peak of 28.1720, 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 138,033 MNT
2022 Average 132,326 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 109,665 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,367.99 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

28.0013
21.8227
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 26.3301, compared to 23.4158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.3301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.4158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 1.2158 MNT (High: 25.4433 / Low: 24.2275). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2341 MNT (High: 27.6066 / Low: 27.3725).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.2158
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.8234 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 27.4864) against the same month in 2022 (average: 25.2250), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2614 (+8.96%).

2023 Avg (January) 27.4864
2022 Avg (January) 25.2250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.6066 27.3725 27.4864
February 27.3576 26.8054 27.1176
March 26.7859 25.9262 26.3252
April 26.5585 25.8660 26.1915
May 26.0331 25.3805 25.6477
June 25.5891 24.9912 25.2120
July 25.4433 24.2275 24.8242
August 24.2548 23.7276 24.0008
September 23.7738 23.2794 23.5068
October 23.4584 22.9084 23.1156
November 23.0641 22.5343 22.7095
December 22.6463 21.9330 22.3376