YEARLY HIGH
1.1285 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.9872 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0574 KES

2022 RSD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RSD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.1285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.9872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1413 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0919 to the December average rate of 1.1108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.1285 was down 1.73% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,642 KES
2021 Average 5,515 KES
Yearly Trough Low 4,936 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 706.53 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.1203
1.0057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 1.0705, compared to 1.0444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0797 KES (High: 1.0888 / Low: 1.0091). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 KES (High: 1.1069 / Low: 1.0832).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0797
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0236

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 0.0276 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 1.1108) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0863), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0245 (+2.26%).

2022 Avg (December) 1.1108
2021 Avg (December) 1.0863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1042 1.0761 1.0919
February 1.1069 1.0832 1.0969
March 1.0893 1.0532 1.0702
April 1.0810 1.0329 1.0612
May 1.0699 1.0253 1.0467
June 1.0701 1.0405 1.0558
July 1.0477 1.0094 1.0282
August 1.0498 1.0149 1.0313
September 1.0397 0.9872 1.0177
October 1.0370 1.0000 1.0152
November 1.0888 1.0091 1.0630
December 1.1285 1.0954 1.1108