2023 KES to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7013 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.5343 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6099 RUB

2023 KES to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KES to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.7013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.5343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1671 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5645 to the December average rate of 0.5896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.7013 was down 43.93% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.2509, 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 3,507 RUB

2022 Average 2,975 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 2,671 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 835.29 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.6769

0.5543

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KES to RUB 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 0.5860, compared to 0.6338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5860

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.0696 RUB (High: 0.6868 / Low: 0.6172). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 RUB (High: 0.6499 / Low: 0.6318).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0696

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0541 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 0.6667) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.5085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1582 (+31.12%).

2023 Avg (August) 0.6667

2022 Avg (August) 0.5085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5972	0.5343	0.5645
February	0.6008	0.5615	0.5851
March	0.6052	0.5787	0.5893
April	0.6146	0.5851	0.6028
May	0.5968	0.5567	0.5769
June	0.6318	0.5765	0.5975
July	0.6499	0.6318	0.6408
August	0.7013	0.6475	0.6667
September	0.6741	0.6469	0.6591
October	0.6868	0.6172	0.6504
November	0.6207	0.5786	0.5963
December	0.6052	0.5635	0.5896