2022 KMF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2712 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.2352 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2527 KES

2022 KMF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KMF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.2712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.2352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0360 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2609 to the December average rate of 0.2647, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2712 was down 0.82% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2735, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KMF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,356 KES

2021 Average 1,314 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,176 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 180.05 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2670

0.2398

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KMF to KES 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 0.2557, compared to 0.2496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2557

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0159 KES (High: 0.2582 / Low: 0.2424). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 KES (High: 0.2648 / Low: 0.2584).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.2647) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0122 (+4.83%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.2647

2021 Avg (December) 0.2525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2641	0.2571	0.2609
February	0.2648	0.2584	0.2620
March	0.2603	0.2521	0.2557
April	0.2585	0.2468	0.2539
May	0.2548	0.2457	0.2496
June	0.2550	0.2485	0.2522
July	0.2560	0.2442	0.2504
August	0.2505	0.2426	0.2458
September	0.2479	0.2352	0.2426
October	0.2484	0.2379	0.2420
November	0.2582	0.2424	0.2521
December	0.2712	0.2568	0.2647