YEARLY HIGH
4.7274 SDG
YEARLY LOW
3.6618 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4611 SDG

2024 KES to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KES to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 4.7274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 3.6618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0656 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7622 to the December average rate of 4.6513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.7274 was up 0.35% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.7112, 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 23,637 SDG
2023 Average 21,400 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 18,309 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,328.10 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.7550
3.6720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.2725, compared to 4.6496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.5506 SDG (High: 4.2125 / Low: 3.6618). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 SDG (High: 4.6668 / Low: 4.6530).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5506
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2024: 4.6095) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.2509), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3587 (+8.44%).

2024 Avg (July) 4.6095
2023 Avg (July) 4.2509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8575 3.6758 3.7622
February 4.2125 3.6618 3.9504
March 4.5530 4.0826 4.3220
April 4.6085 4.3569 4.4674
May 4.6907 4.2259 4.5543
June 4.6770 4.4610 4.5789
July 4.7274 4.4456 4.6095
August 4.6805 4.6269 4.6570
September 4.6809 4.6563 4.6647
October 4.6668 4.6530 4.6616
November 4.6685 4.6335 4.6536
December 4.6778 4.6413 4.6513