2010 PGK to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 PGK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the PGK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 31.3791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 27.0448.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3343 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.2059 to the December average rate of 31.1306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
PGK to KES 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 28.2277, compared to 30.5574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3297 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was June, with a trading range of 2.6787 KES (High: 29.7235 / Low: 27.0448). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4453 KES (High: 31.3521 / Low: 30.9068).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.0669 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for November 2010 is 30.9613.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4999 | 28.0346 | 28.2059 |
| February | 28.6500 | 28.0081 | 28.2991 |
| March | 28.9678 | 28.0293 | 28.4198 |
| April | 29.2274 | 28.3840 | 28.8495 |
| May | 28.7384 | 27.2041 | 27.7826 |
| June | 29.7235 | 27.0448 | 27.8092 |
| July | 30.3518 | 29.5537 | 29.8278 |
| August | 30.4798 | 29.8448 | 30.0995 |
| September | 30.6026 | 30.0068 | 30.3520 |
| October | 31.3604 | 30.5909 | 30.9732 |
| November | 31.3791 | 30.6668 | 30.9613 |
| December | 31.3521 | 30.9068 | 31.1306 |