YEARLY HIGH
5.6006 KES
YEARLY LOW
3.8381 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9704 KES

2022 SRD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SRD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 5.6006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 3.8381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7625 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3601 to the December average rate of 3.8840, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.6006 was down 28.20% compared to the 2021 peak of 7.7998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,003 KES
2021 Average 31,329 KES
Yearly Trough Low 19,191 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,812.28 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5.7412
3.7151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 5.4890, compared to 4.4517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.5291 KES (High: 4.7562 / Low: 4.2271). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0460 KES (High: 5.5955 / Low: 5.5495).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5291
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0460

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4291 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 5.5170) against the same month in 2021 (average: 7.7479), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2309 (-28.79%).

2022 Avg (February) 5.5170
2021 Avg (February) 7.7479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4407 5.3044 5.3601
February 5.6006 5.4270 5.5170
March 5.5959 5.5100 5.5533
April 5.5955 5.5495 5.5724
May 5.5863 5.5226 5.5500
June 5.5298 5.2758 5.3814
July 5.2893 4.9044 5.1750
August 5.0544 4.7351 4.8947
September 4.7562 4.2271 4.4656
October 4.3946 4.1672 4.2669
November 4.1448 3.8739 4.0242
December 3.9026 3.8381 3.8840