YEARLY HIGH
31.3791 KES
YEARLY LOW
27.0448 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.3926 KES

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).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 156,895 KES
Yearly Average 146,963 KES
Yearly Trough Low 135,224 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,671.28 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

31.4654
27.4478
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.2277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.5574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.6787
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4453

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for November 2010 is 30.9613.

2010 Avg (November) 30.9613
Baseline Avg N/A

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