YEARLY HIGH
29.8312 KES
YEARLY LOW
26.8260 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.4244 KES

2021 PLN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 29.8312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 26.8260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0052 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.4898 to the December average rate of 27.6799, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 29.8312 was down 3.23% compared to the 2020 peak of 30.8281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 596,624 KES
2020 Average 547,597 KES
Yearly Trough Low 536,521 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,103.34 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

29.7018
27.2668
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PLN to KES 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 28.8905, compared to 27.9583 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.9322 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 28.8905
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 27.9583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 1.6510 KES (High: 29.2430 / Low: 27.5919). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4240 KES (High: 28.2293 / Low: 27.8053).

March Spread (Volatile) ┬▒1.6510
October Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.4240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.1336 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 29.4898) against the same month in 2020 (average: 26.4243), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0655 (+11.60%).

2021 Avg (January) 29.4898
2020 Avg (January) 26.4243

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Month High Low Average
January 29.8312 29.2346 29.4898
February 29.6894 29.1884 29.4989
March 29.2430 27.5919 28.3653
April 28.8264 27.8358 28.3153
May 29.4316 28.0510 28.8557
June 29.5189 28.0912 28.8181
July 28.4517 27.7085 28.0491
August 28.6709 27.9014 28.1608
September 29.0008 27.6722 28.3896
October 28.2293 27.8053 28.0007
November 28.2135 26.8260 27.4698
December 28.0400 27.4437 27.6799