YEARLY HIGH
34.9487 KES
YEARLY LOW
26.3742 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.5705 KES

2023 RON to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RON to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 34.9487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 26.3742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5745 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.1392 to the December average rate of 33.9405, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 34.9487 was up 30.72% compared to the 2022 peak of 26.7357, 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 174,743 KES
2022 Average 125,915 KES
Yearly Trough Low 131,871 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,872.50 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

34.6206
26.4591
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 28.8597, compared to 32.2813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.8597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.2813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 1.8502 KES (High: 32.2694 / Low: 30.4193). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6100 KES (High: 31.8125 / Low: 31.2025).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.8502
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1776 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 33.9405) against the same month in 2022 (average: 26.4809), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4596 (+28.17%).

2023 Avg (December) 33.9405
2022 Avg (December) 26.4809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.7915 26.3742 27.1392
February 27.9376 27.1273 27.3904
March 29.0341 27.4612 28.1633
April 30.3965 28.9415 29.8362
May 30.5219 29.6561 30.1197
June 31.0217 29.6589 30.5095
July 32.2694 30.4193 31.6471
August 32.1653 31.2451 31.7301
September 31.8125 31.2025 31.5525
October 32.2040 31.2270 31.7465
November 33.7909 32.0394 33.0710
December 34.9487 33.2228 33.9405