2022 KES to UAH Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3117 UAH

YEARLY LOW

0.2411 UAH

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2760 UAH

2022 KES to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.3117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0706 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2469 to the December average rate of 0.2996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3117 was up 18.88% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2622, 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 1,558 UAH

2021 Average 1,244 UAH

Yearly Trough Low 1,206 UAH

Transaction Impact: A difference of 352.79 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3150

0.2407

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to UAH 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 0.2535, compared to 0.2985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2535

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0619 UAH (High: 0.3109 / Low: 0.2490). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 UAH (High: 0.3010 / Low: 0.2984).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0619

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 0.3088) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2450), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0638 (+26.05%).

2022 Avg (August) 0.3088

2021 Avg (August) 0.2450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2551	0.2411	0.2469
February	0.2641	0.2451	0.2513
March	0.2640	0.2558	0.2591
April	0.2615	0.2539	0.2565
May	0.2612	0.2520	0.2553
June	0.2543	0.2501	0.2517
July	0.3109	0.2490	0.2693
August	0.3117	0.3067	0.3088
September	0.3084	0.3027	0.3062
October	0.3074	0.3013	0.3049
November	0.3041	0.3003	0.3023
December	0.3010	0.2984	0.2996