YEARLY HIGH
26.7357 KES
YEARLY LOW
23.4288 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.1884 KES

2022 RON to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RON to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 26.7357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 23.4288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3069 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.9619 to the December average rate of 26.4809, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 26.7357 was down 3.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 27.7209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 133,678 KES
2021 Average 131,806 KES
Yearly Trough Low 117,144 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,534.29 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

26.7123
23.9350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 25.4532, compared to 24.9235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.4532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.9235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 1.7590 KES (High: 25.9131 / Low: 24.1541). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5546 KES (High: 26.3018 / Low: 25.7472).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.7590
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5546

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6407 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 26.4809) against the same month in 2021 (average: 25.8073), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6736 (+2.61%).

2022 Avg (December) 26.4809
2021 Avg (December) 25.8073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.2886 25.5933 25.9619
February 26.3018 25.7472 26.0821
March 25.9171 25.0390 25.4554
April 25.7361 24.5631 25.2724
May 25.4203 24.3602 24.8708
June 25.4187 24.6961 25.0767
July 24.8827 23.9730 24.4360
August 25.1416 24.3950 24.7531
September 24.8826 23.4288 24.3306
October 24.9842 23.7501 24.1664
November 25.9131 24.1541 25.3741
December 26.7357 26.1467 26.4809