2024 MDL to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 MDL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the MDL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 9.2532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 7.0010.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2522 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0671 to the December average rate of 7.0599, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 9.2532 was up 1.88% compared to the 2023 peak of 9.0824, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
MDL to KES 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 7.9338, compared to 7.2696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6642 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 1.2309 KES (High: 9.2125 / Low: 7.9816). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0923 KES (High: 7.4670 / Low: 7.3746).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 0.7794 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 9.0671) against the same month in 2023 (average: 6.5275), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5397 (+38.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.2532 | 8.8433 | 9.0671 |
| February | 9.2125 | 7.9816 | 8.5703 |
| March | 8.3003 | 7.4707 | 7.7909 |
| April | 7.5916 | 7.2113 | 7.4081 |
| May | 7.6707 | 7.2499 | 7.4502 |
| June | 7.4849 | 7.2165 | 7.3160 |
| July | 7.4565 | 7.1631 | 7.2891 |
| August | 7.4774 | 7.3074 | 7.3873 |
| September | 7.4670 | 7.3746 | 7.4201 |
| October | 7.4236 | 7.1863 | 7.2979 |
| November | 7.2596 | 7.0795 | 7.1635 |
| December | 7.1067 | 7.0010 | 7.0599 |