2019 PGK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.2582 KES

YEARLY LOW

29.2389 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.1464 KES

2019 PGK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 36.2582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 29.2389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0193 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.1978 to the December average rate of 29.7594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 36.2582 was up 12.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 32.1415, 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 181,291 KES

2018 Average 154,109 KES

Yearly Trough Low 146,194 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,096.41 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

30.6307

29.6702

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 29.9620, compared to 30.3307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.9620

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.3307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 6.7294 KES (High: 36.2582 / Low: 29.5288). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2100 KES (High: 30.1084 / Low: 29.8984).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.7294

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4821 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4821

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 30.2415) against the same month in 2018 (average: 30.4734), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2319 (-0.76%).

2019 Avg (November) 30.2415

2018 Avg (November) 30.4734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.4308	29.7950	30.1978
February	29.9292	29.7048	29.7786
March	29.9374	29.5213	29.7502
April	30.2381	29.7714	29.9656
May	30.1084	29.8984	29.9930
June	30.2557	29.8476	30.0870
July	30.8640	30.2160	30.4774
August	30.8977	30.0611	30.4165
September	30.8092	30.1500	30.5390
October	30.6923	30.3422	30.5506
November	36.2582	29.5288	30.2415
December	30.1641	29.2389	29.7594