YEARLY HIGH
0.0213 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0165 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0202 XCD

2024 KES to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KES to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 0.0213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.0165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0169 to the December average rate of 0.0209, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.0213 was down 2.93% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.0219, 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 106 XCD
2023 Average 97 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 82 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.89 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.0214
0.0165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to XCD 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 0.0194, compared to 0.0209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.0025 XCD (High: 0.0189 / Low: 0.0165). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XCD (High: 0.0210 / Low: 0.0209).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2024: 0.0209) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+9.58%).

2024 Avg (July) 0.0209
2023 Avg (July) 0.0191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0173 0.0165 0.0169
February 0.0189 0.0165 0.0178
March 0.0205 0.0184 0.0197
April 0.0213 0.0201 0.0206
May 0.0211 0.0200 0.0205
June 0.0210 0.0206 0.0208
July 0.0213 0.0205 0.0209
August 0.0210 0.0208 0.0209
September 0.0210 0.0209 0.0210
October 0.0210 0.0209 0.0209
November 0.0210 0.0208 0.0209
December 0.0210 0.0209 0.0209