YEARLY HIGH
4.5912 KES
YEARLY LOW
3.5668 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0192 KES

2023 THB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the THB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 4.5912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.5668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0244 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7339 to the December average rate of 4.4261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.5912 was up 28.37% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.5766, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,147,807 KES
2022 Average 842,637 KES
Yearly Trough Low 891,711 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 256,095.77 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.4999
3.6147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 3.8564, compared to 4.1820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was December, with a trading range of 0.2943 KES (High: 4.5912 / Low: 4.2969). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1002 KES (High: 4.1539 / Low: 4.0537).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2943
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0454 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 4.4261) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.5405), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8856 (+25.01%).

2023 Avg (December) 4.4261
2022 Avg (December) 3.5405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8018 3.5668 3.7339
February 3.8039 3.6060 3.6885
March 3.8874 3.6618 3.7656
April 4.0035 3.8641 3.9316
May 4.0698 3.9517 4.0150
June 4.0473 3.9273 4.0037
July 4.1706 3.9192 4.0846
August 4.1539 4.0537 4.1024
September 4.1589 4.0340 4.0991
October 4.1923 3.9805 4.0912
November 4.3999 4.1729 4.2886
December 4.5912 4.2969 4.4261