2022 KES to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3945 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.3537 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3754 MUR

2022 KES to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.3945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.3537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0409 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3850 to the December average rate of 0.3565, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3945 was down 1.30% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3998, 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 1,973 MUR

2021 Average 1,897 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 1,768 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 204.31 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3906

0.3534

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MUR 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 0.3807, compared to 0.3700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3807

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0250 MUR (High: 0.3927 / Low: 0.3678). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 MUR (High: 0.3593 / Low: 0.3537).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0250

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.3875) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3661), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0215 (+5.86%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.3875

2021 Avg (March) 0.3661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3879	0.3799	0.3850
February	0.3884	0.3796	0.3848
March	0.3945	0.3792	0.3875
April	0.3927	0.3678	0.3775
May	0.3739	0.3672	0.3711
June	0.3881	0.3689	0.3782
July	0.3886	0.3764	0.3829
August	0.3872	0.3679	0.3778
September	0.3785	0.3642	0.3728
October	0.3798	0.3609	0.3693
November	0.3695	0.3567	0.3610
December	0.3593	0.3537	0.3565