YEARLY HIGH
14.9655 KES
YEARLY LOW
11.6490 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4912 KES

2024 TJS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the TJS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 14.9655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 11.6490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3165 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6268 to the December average rate of 11.8504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 14.9655 was up 4.33% compared to the 2023 peak of 14.3445, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74,827 KES
2023 Average 64,691 KES
Yearly Trough Low 58,245 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,582.73 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

14.9044
11.5727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 12.9000, compared to 12.0825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 1.8397 KES (High: 14.8743 / Low: 13.0345). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0734 KES (High: 12.1401 / Low: 12.0667).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.8397
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0734

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.3700 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 14.6268) against the same month in 2023 (average: 12.1142), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5126 (+20.74%).

2024 Avg (January) 14.6268
2023 Avg (January) 12.1142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.9655 14.2489 14.6268
February 14.8743 13.0345 13.9376
March 13.4305 12.0660 12.5676
April 12.2976 11.6490 12.0103
May 12.3679 11.7969 12.1289
June 12.2385 11.9548 12.1289
July 12.3739 11.9391 12.1310
August 12.3257 12.0561 12.1774
September 12.1401 12.0667 12.1113
October 12.1455 12.0631 12.1091
November 12.1942 11.8732 12.1157
December 11.9035 11.8011 11.8504