YEARLY HIGH
0.0138 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0100 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0123 NZD

2024 KES to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KES to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0101 to the December average rate of 0.0135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.0138 was up 6.35% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.0130, 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 69 NZD
2023 Average 58 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 50 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.03 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.0138
0.0098
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 0.0118, compared to 0.0129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.0016 NZD (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0111). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 NZD (High: 0.0103 / Low: 0.0100).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 0.0135) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+29.65%).

2024 Avg (December) 0.0135
2023 Avg (December) 0.0104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0103 0.0100 0.0101
February 0.0114 0.0100 0.0107
March 0.0127 0.0111 0.0120
April 0.0132 0.0125 0.0128
May 0.0128 0.0123 0.0125
June 0.0128 0.0124 0.0126
July 0.0131 0.0127 0.0128
August 0.0131 0.0124 0.0127
September 0.0126 0.0122 0.0125
October 0.0130 0.0123 0.0128
November 0.0133 0.0129 0.0131
December 0.0138 0.0131 0.0135