YEARLY HIGH
4.5308 KES
YEARLY LOW
3.6344 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0778 KES

2024 SRD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SRD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 4.5308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 3.6344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8964 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3551 to the December average rate of 3.6719, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.5308 was up 5.84% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.2807, 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 22,654 KES
2023 Average 19,110 KES
Yearly Trough Low 18,172 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,481.99 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.5666
3.5906
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 4.0732, compared to 4.0824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.5511 KES (High: 4.4777 / Low: 3.9266). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0318 KES (High: 3.6901 / Low: 3.6583).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5511
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0318

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3703 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 4.4853) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.7560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7293 (+19.42%).

2024 Avg (August) 4.4853
2023 Avg (August) 3.7560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4589 4.2491 4.3551
February 4.4777 3.9266 4.2178
March 4.1531 3.7495 3.9036
April 3.9636 3.6439 3.7943
May 4.0910 3.9238 4.0334
June 4.2216 4.0471 4.1350
July 4.5216 4.1831 4.3481
August 4.5308 4.4591 4.4853
September 4.4703 4.2019 4.3429
October 4.2008 3.7525 3.9726
November 3.7536 3.6344 3.6736
December 3.6901 3.6583 3.6719