2019 KES to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 KES to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the KES to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 64.0849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 57.5778.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5071 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.3652 to the December average rate of 63.5347, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 64.0849 was up 7.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 59.3775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
KES to PYG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 61.0537, compared to 61.2458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1921 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 3.0848 PYG (High: 60.6626 / Low: 57.5778). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7602 PYG (High: 61.3821 / Low: 60.6218).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.7284 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 63.5347) against the same month in 2018 (average: 57.9909), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5439 (+9.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60.6145 | 58.3569 | 59.3652 |
| February | 60.9553 | 59.9368 | 60.4349 |
| March | 61.3821 | 60.6218 | 60.9876 |
| April | 62.2762 | 61.1831 | 61.5535 |
| May | 63.2667 | 61.9772 | 62.5377 |
| June | 62.2630 | 60.5898 | 61.4431 |
| July | 60.6626 | 57.5778 | 58.7146 |
| August | 60.5357 | 58.0439 | 59.1930 |
| September | 61.6360 | 60.0325 | 60.9768 |
| October | 62.7832 | 61.2627 | 62.0248 |
| November | 64.0223 | 62.2994 | 63.0306 |
| December | 64.0849 | 62.7822 | 63.5347 |