YEARLY HIGH
0.0149 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0125 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0134 NZD

2022 KES to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.0149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0131 to the December average rate of 0.0128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0149 was up 10.92% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0134, 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 74 NZD
2021 Average 64 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 62 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.82 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0147
0.0125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to NZD 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 0.0131, compared to 0.0136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0014 NZD (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0129). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 NZD (High: 0.0133 / Low: 0.0130).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0145) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0128), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+13.60%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0145
2021 Avg (October) 0.0128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0135 0.0129 0.0131
February 0.0133 0.0130 0.0132
March 0.0130 0.0125 0.0127
April 0.0134 0.0125 0.0128
May 0.0138 0.0131 0.0134
June 0.0137 0.0130 0.0134
July 0.0139 0.0134 0.0136
August 0.0137 0.0130 0.0134
September 0.0148 0.0135 0.0140
October 0.0149 0.0141 0.0145
November 0.0143 0.0129 0.0135
December 0.0130 0.0126 0.0128