YEARLY HIGH
0.0373 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0335 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0352 PLN

2021 KES to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.0373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0339 to the December average rate of 0.0361, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0373 was down 8.50% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0407, 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 186 PLN
2020 Average 183 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 168 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.78 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0367
0.0336
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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: JanтАУJun) was 0.0346, compared to 0.0358 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.0346
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.0358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0020 PLN (High: 0.0362 / Low: 0.0342). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PLN (High: 0.0360 / Low: 0.0354).

March Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0020
October Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.0364) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0347), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+4.90%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.0364
2020 Avg (November) 0.0347

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0342 0.0335 0.0339
February 0.0343 0.0337 0.0339
March 0.0362 0.0342 0.0353
April 0.0359 0.0347 0.0353
May 0.0356 0.0340 0.0347
June 0.0356 0.0339 0.0347
July 0.0361 0.0351 0.0357
August 0.0358 0.0349 0.0355
September 0.0361 0.0345 0.0352
October 0.0360 0.0354 0.0357
November 0.0373 0.0354 0.0364
December 0.0364 0.0357 0.0361