2022 KES to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0968 NPR

YEARLY LOW

1.0418 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0656 NPR

2022 KES to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 19, valuing the pair at 1.0968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 1.0418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0550 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0500 to the December average rate of 1.0723, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0968 was down 2.80% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1284, 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 5,484 NPR

2021 Average 5,389 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 5,209 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 275.10 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0916

1.0462

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to NPR 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 1.0588, compared to 1.0725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0588

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0393 NPR (High: 1.0868 / Low: 1.0475). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 NPR (High: 1.0722 / Low: 1.0618).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0393

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0163 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1.0878) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0804), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+0.69%).

2022 Avg (October) 1.0878

2021 Avg (October) 1.0804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0574	1.0418	1.0500
February	1.0623	1.0481	1.0544
March	1.0771	1.0528	1.0656
April	1.0638	1.0466	1.0557
May	1.0684	1.0526	1.0625
June	1.0722	1.0618	1.0646
July	1.0805	1.0672	1.0744
August	1.0704	1.0565	1.0649
September	1.0868	1.0475	1.0640
October	1.0968	1.0788	1.0878
November	1.0905	1.0581	1.0715
December	1.0785	1.0597	1.0723