2023 KES to VND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 KES to VND Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the KES to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 191.5148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 154.2868.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.2280 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.3446 to the December average rate of 157.2308, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 191.5148 was down 7.15% compared to the 2022 peak of 206.2584, 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 VND 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 178.9876, compared to 163.3078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.6798 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 9.0430 VND (High: 186.2882 / Low: 177.2453). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6742 VND (High: 165.8018 / Low: 163.1276).
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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.5157 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 189.3446) against the same month in 2022 (average: 200.2333), the exchange rate shifted by -10.8887 (-5.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 191.5148 | 188.3916 | 189.3446 |
| February | 190.3570 | 186.3887 | 188.2181 |
| March | 186.2882 | 177.2453 | 182.1981 |
| April | 177.2453 | 172.4215 | 174.6823 |
| May | 173.5909 | 169.4445 | 171.0249 |
| June | 170.7575 | 167.1759 | 168.4577 |
| July | 170.5254 | 166.2746 | 167.3248 |
| August | 168.0905 | 164.7737 | 166.0488 |
| September | 166.7708 | 163.9968 | 165.0450 |
| October | 165.8018 | 163.1276 | 164.0359 |
| November | 164.0298 | 158.4283 | 160.1617 |
| December | 159.4979 | 154.2868 | 157.2308 |