2023 KES to SDG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 KES to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the KES to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 4.7112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 3.5840.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1272 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6538 to the December average rate of 3.8913, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.7112 was down 2.36% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.8249, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
KES to SDG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.4997, compared to 4.0648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4349 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.4238 SDG (High: 4.0078 / Low: 3.5840). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0530 SDG (High: 4.6865 / Low: 4.6336).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1086 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 4.6538) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.8654), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7884 (+20.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.7112 | 4.5817 | 4.6538 |
| February | 4.6865 | 4.6336 | 4.6609 |
| March | 4.6662 | 4.3290 | 4.5523 |
| April | 4.5057 | 4.2204 | 4.4500 |
| May | 4.4350 | 4.3347 | 4.3737 |
| June | 4.3703 | 4.2717 | 4.3074 |
| July | 4.3490 | 4.2240 | 4.2509 |
| August | 4.2288 | 4.1369 | 4.1834 |
| September | 4.1449 | 4.0587 | 4.0968 |
| October | 4.0899 | 3.9874 | 4.0263 |
| November | 4.0078 | 3.5840 | 3.9403 |
| December | 3.9450 | 3.8208 | 3.8913 |