2020 KES to PLN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0407 PLN

YEARLY LOW

0.0324 PLN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0367 PLN

2020 KES to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0378 to the December average rate of 0.0333, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0407 was up 5.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 204 PLN

2019 Average 188 PLN

Yearly Trough Low 162 PLN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.50 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0399

0.0327

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KES to PLN 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 0.0384, compared to 0.0349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0384

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0038 PLN (High: 0.0407 / Low: 0.0369). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 PLN (High: 0.0393 / Low: 0.0385).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0386) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0379), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+1.93%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0386

2019 Avg (March) 0.0379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0387	0.0373	0.0378
February	0.0393	0.0385	0.0389
March	0.0407	0.0369	0.0386
April	0.0401	0.0387	0.0393
May	0.0398	0.0374	0.0389
June	0.0376	0.0365	0.0371
July	0.0374	0.0345	0.0362
August	0.0349	0.0338	0.0344
September	0.0362	0.0340	0.0350
October	0.0364	0.0348	0.0355
November	0.0364	0.0341	0.0347
December	0.0341	0.0324	0.0333