YEARLY HIGH
60.6795 KES
YEARLY LOW
47.0408 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.8632 KES

2024 XCD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XCD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 60.6795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 47.0408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6387 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.1213 to the December average rate of 47.8504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 60.6795 was up 4.25% compared to the 2023 peak of 58.2033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 303,397 KES
2023 Average 258,837 KES
Yearly Trough Low 235,204 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,193.50 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

60.2621
46.5724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 51.9470, compared to 47.7795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.9470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.7795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 7.8879 KES (High: 60.6795 / Low: 52.7916). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1408 KES (High: 47.8329 / Low: 47.6922).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.8879
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1408

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.5541 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 56.4440) against the same month in 2023 (average: 46.4898), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9542 (+21.41%).

2024 Avg (February) 56.4440
2023 Avg (February) 46.4898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.4984 57.6494 59.1213
February 60.6795 52.7916 56.4440
March 54.3931 48.8055 50.8899
April 49.7678 47.0504 48.5879
May 49.9528 47.4090 48.6745
June 48.6064 47.5477 47.9642
July 48.7740 47.0408 47.7495
August 48.1027 47.5523 47.7923
September 47.7993 47.5485 47.7132
October 47.8329 47.6922 47.7447
November 48.0344 47.6744 47.8271
December 47.9535 47.5794 47.8504