2022 KES to VUV Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0343 VUV

YEARLY LOW

0.9558 VUV

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9911 VUV

2022 KES to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 1.0343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0785 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9987 to the December average rate of 0.9605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0343 was up 0.57% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0284, 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 5,172 VUV

2021 Average 5,023 VUV

Yearly Trough Low 4,779 VUV

Transaction Impact: A difference of 392.62 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0240

0.9547

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KES to VUV 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 0.9904, compared to 0.9918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9904

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0418 VUV (High: 0.9977 / Low: 0.9558). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 VUV (High: 1.0030 / Low: 0.9961).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0418

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0472 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1.0182) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+0.83%).

2022 Avg (October) 1.0182

2021 Avg (October) 1.0098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0030	0.9961	0.9987
February	1.0056	0.9964	1.0015
March	1.0014	0.9836	0.9940
April	0.9835	0.9682	0.9744
May	0.9963	0.9793	0.9864
June	0.9959	0.9789	0.9872
July	1.0083	0.9929	0.9994
August	0.9920	0.9667	0.9799
September	1.0005	0.9717	0.9850
October	1.0343	0.9952	1.0182
November	1.0309	0.9978	1.0077
December	0.9977	0.9558	0.9605