YEARLY HIGH
62.0428 PYG
YEARLY LOW
44.6498 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.4550 PYG

2024 KES to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KES to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 62.0428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 44.6498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.3930 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.5832 to the December average rate of 60.3666, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 62.0428 was up 3.56% compared to the 2023 peak of 59.9120, 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 310,214 PYG
2023 Average 261,645 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 223,249 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86,964.92 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

62.5538
44.0404
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 53.0319, compared to 59.8780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.8461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.0319
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.8780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 6.4072 PYG (High: 51.1172 / Low: 44.7100). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4148 PYG (High: 60.5464 / Low: 60.1317).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.4072
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5017 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 61.0110) against the same month in 2023 (average: 49.3856), the exchange rate shifted by +11.6254 (+23.54%).

2024 Avg (October) 61.0110
2023 Avg (October) 49.3856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.4509 44.6498 45.5832
February 51.1172 44.7100 47.8934
March 56.0133 49.7124 53.2582
April 58.0112 55.2418 56.3400
May 58.4875 55.4344 57.0262
June 58.6960 57.3274 58.0907
July 59.2764 57.4708 58.5053
August 59.5932 58.2262 58.6887
September 60.5577 59.5102 60.1872
October 62.0428 60.3876 61.0110
November 61.2523 60.0733 60.5093
December 60.5464 60.1317 60.3666