YEARLY HIGH
8.0315 KES
YEARLY LOW
7.3039 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6461 KES

2022 MVR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MVR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 8.0315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 7.3039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7276 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3399 to the December average rate of 8.0042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.0315 was up 8.92% compared to the 2021 peak of 7.3739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,158 KES
2021 Average 35,532 KES
Yearly Trough Low 36,519 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,638.15 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.0706
7.2734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 7.4542, compared to 7.8380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.3023 KES (High: 7.6794 / Low: 7.3770). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0495 KES (High: 7.3822 / Low: 7.3328).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3023
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0495

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 8.0042) against the same month in 2021 (average: 7.3180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6862 (+9.38%).

2022 Avg (December) 8.0042
2021 Avg (December) 7.3180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3560 7.3039 7.3399
February 7.3822 7.3328 7.3599
March 7.4702 7.3665 7.4075
April 7.5218 7.4418 7.4767
May 7.5705 7.4951 7.5297
June 7.6794 7.3770 7.6114
July 7.7446 7.6140 7.6836
August 7.8223 7.6921 7.7830
September 7.8283 7.7531 7.8009
October 7.8860 7.8155 7.8418
November 7.9930 7.8152 7.9147
December 8.0315 7.9810 8.0042