YEARLY HIGH
5.3957 KES
YEARLY LOW
3.6540 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1178 KES

2024 TRY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the TRY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 5.3957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 3.6540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7417 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3094 to the December average rate of 3.6946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.3957 was down 22.93% compared to the 2023 peak of 7.0009, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 269,783 KES
2023 Average 299,611 KES
Yearly Trough Low 182,699 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,084.68 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5.4709
3.5331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 4.4441, compared to 3.7915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.7360 KES (High: 5.3616 / Low: 4.6257). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 KES (High: 3.7792 / Low: 3.7595).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7360
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6620 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6620

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 5.3094) against the same month in 2023 (average: 6.5999), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2905 (-19.55%).

2024 Avg (January) 5.3094
2023 Avg (January) 6.5999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3957 5.2176 5.3094
February 5.3616 4.6257 4.9533
March 4.6830 4.0766 4.2913
April 4.1354 3.9257 4.0575
May 4.1737 3.9770 4.0764
June 4.0566 3.9125 3.9765
July 4.0119 3.8419 3.9199
August 3.9177 3.7716 3.8329
September 3.8046 3.7709 3.7852
October 3.7792 3.7595 3.7662
November 3.7711 3.7308 3.7501
December 3.7307 3.6540 3.6946