2015 PGK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.7814 KES

YEARLY LOW

33.9910 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.5056 KES

2015 PGK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PGK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 37.7814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 33.9910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7904 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.1350 to the December average rate of 34.2389, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 37.7814 was up 4.44% compared to the 2014 peak of 36.1763, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 188,907 KES

2014 Average 171,431 KES

Yearly Trough Low 169,955 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,952.10 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

37.4915

33.9432

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 35.1378, compared to 35.8735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.1378

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.8735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 1.5762 KES (High: 36.4122 / Low: 34.8360). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4333 KES (High: 35.3620 / Low: 34.9287).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.5762

January Spread (Stable) ±0.4333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.7024 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 37.1958) against the same month in 2014 (average: 35.8101), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3858 (+3.87%).

2015 Avg (September) 37.1958

2014 Avg (September) 35.8101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.3620	34.9287	35.1350
February	35.0981	34.1632	34.7245
March	34.8714	34.3639	34.6251
April	35.1832	34.4629	34.8568
May	36.1911	35.2544	35.6471
June	36.2680	35.3683	35.8383
July	37.2100	36.1574	36.7225
August	37.3704	36.4952	36.9272
September	37.7814	36.5354	37.1958
October	36.4122	34.8360	35.4935
November	34.8917	34.4186	34.6628
December	34.8519	33.9910	34.2389