2022 MUR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8274 KES

YEARLY LOW

2.5346 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6661 KES

2022 MUR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MUR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.8274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 2.5346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2928 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5972 to the December average rate of 2.8052, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.8274 was up 0.94% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.8012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,137 KES

2021 Average 13,193 KES

Yearly Trough Low 12,673 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,464.12 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.8277

2.5582

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 2.6277, compared to 2.7045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6277

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.1728 KES (High: 2.7191 / Low: 2.5464). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0445 KES (High: 2.8274 / Low: 2.7829).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1728

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0445

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0507 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 2.8052) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.5940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2112 (+8.14%).

2022 Avg (December) 2.8052

2021 Avg (December) 2.5940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6326	2.5783	2.5972
February	2.6341	2.5748	2.5991
March	2.6370	2.5346	2.5806
April	2.7191	2.5464	2.6502
May	2.7234	2.6744	2.6949
June	2.7110	2.5767	2.6442
July	2.6565	2.5734	2.6122
August	2.7185	2.5830	2.6480
September	2.7461	2.6417	2.6825
October	2.7708	2.6332	2.7085
November	2.8033	2.7066	2.7705
December	2.8274	2.7829	2.8052