2022 KES to PLN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0414 PLN

YEARLY LOW

0.0346 PLN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0378 PLN

2022 KES to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 0.0414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.0346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0355 to the December average rate of 0.0359, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0414 was up 11.02% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0373, 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 207 PLN

2021 Average 176 PLN

Yearly Trough Low 173 PLN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.75 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0408

0.0349

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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 0.0369, compared to 0.0387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0369

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0040 PLN (High: 0.0402 / Low: 0.0362). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 PLN (High: 0.0366 / Low: 0.0354).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0403) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0357), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+12.89%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0403

2021 Avg (October) 0.0357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0362	0.0349	0.0355
February	0.0371	0.0346	0.0354
March	0.0402	0.0362	0.0377
April	0.0386	0.0364	0.0372
May	0.0387	0.0365	0.0378
June	0.0382	0.0364	0.0375
July	0.0408	0.0382	0.0395
August	0.0400	0.0380	0.0390
September	0.0413	0.0385	0.0397
October	0.0414	0.0390	0.0403
November	0.0397	0.0366	0.0377
December	0.0366	0.0354	0.0359