2022 KES to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 KES to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the KES to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 146.0707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 99.6913.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.3794 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.0932 to the December average rate of 143.5729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 43.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 146.0707 was up 45.95% compared to the 2021 peak of 100.0860, 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 2022.
KES to SLL 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 104.8169, compared to 127.0394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.2225 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 28.2020 SLL (High: 142.7750 / Low: 114.5730). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0050 SLL (High: 100.6962 / Low: 99.6913).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.0411 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 144.6140) against the same month in 2021 (average: 97.7766), the exchange rate shifted by +46.8374 (+47.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 100.6962 | 99.6913 | 100.0932 |
| February | 101.7841 | 100.0880 | 100.7454 |
| March | 102.3998 | 100.2196 | 101.2804 |
| April | 113.3181 | 102.1653 | 105.1342 |
| May | 114.8973 | 108.2100 | 110.1789 |
| June | 112.2222 | 110.1658 | 111.4693 |
| July | 115.9266 | 111.5059 | 114.2791 |
| August | 115.5403 | 114.4311 | 114.9908 |
| September | 115.8782 | 114.1935 | 115.1326 |
| October | 142.7750 | 114.5730 | 129.6471 |
| November | 146.0707 | 142.7155 | 144.6140 |
| December | 144.2630 | 143.0364 | 143.5729 |