2022 KES to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 KES to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the KES to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 62.4106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 56.6390.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7716 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.4214 to the December average rate of 58.7605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 62.4106 was down 2.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 63.9259, 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 2022.
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 60.0944, compared to 58.3404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7539 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 2.0803 PYG (High: 59.8110 / Low: 57.7308). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4107 PYG (High: 58.1716 / Low: 57.7609).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.4044 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 61.4214) against the same month in 2021 (average: 62.8158), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3944 (-2.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62.4106 | 60.7553 | 61.4214 |
| February | 62.3037 | 60.8036 | 61.3238 |
| March | 61.4333 | 60.4033 | 60.9110 |
| April | 60.3134 | 58.9612 | 59.5066 |
| May | 59.2089 | 58.5867 | 58.8980 |
| June | 59.0573 | 58.1143 | 58.5054 |
| July | 58.1716 | 57.7609 | 57.9927 |
| August | 57.8568 | 57.1437 | 57.5239 |
| September | 58.5994 | 56.6390 | 57.7588 |
| October | 60.1120 | 58.3959 | 59.1145 |
| November | 59.8110 | 57.7308 | 58.8922 |
| December | 59.5494 | 57.6768 | 58.7605 |