2022 KES to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0120 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.0109 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0117 SGD

2022 KES to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 0.0120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0119 to the December average rate of 0.0110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0120 was down 4.78% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0126, 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 60 SGD

2021 Average 61 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 54 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.86 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0120

0.0109

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KES to SGD 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 0.0119, compared to 0.0115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0119

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0006 SGD (High: 0.0117 / Low: 0.0111). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0117).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.0119) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0124), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-3.95%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.0119

2021 Avg (May) 0.0124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0120	0.0118	0.0119
February	0.0120	0.0118	0.0119
March	0.0120	0.0118	0.0119
April	0.0120	0.0117	0.0118
May	0.0120	0.0117	0.0119
June	0.0119	0.0117	0.0118
July	0.0119	0.0116	0.0118
August	0.0117	0.0115	0.0116
September	0.0119	0.0116	0.0117
October	0.0119	0.0116	0.0118
November	0.0117	0.0111	0.0114
December	0.0111	0.0109	0.0110