2020 PGK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.7701 KES

YEARLY LOW

29.1129 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.6951 KES

2020 PGK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 31.7701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 29.1129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6572 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.7077 to the December average rate of 31.4250, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 31.7701 was down 12.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 36.2582, 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 158,850 KES

2019 Average 150,744 KES

Yearly Trough Low 145,565 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,285.80 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

31.6039

29.4570

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 30.3459, compared to 31.0442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.3459

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.0442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.8449 KES (High: 31.2597 / Low: 29.4148). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3885 KES (High: 30.9164 / Low: 30.5279).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8449

June Spread (Stable) ±0.3885

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1172 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 31.4250) against the same month in 2019 (average: 29.7594), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6655 (+5.60%).

2020 Avg (December) 31.4250

2019 Avg (December) 29.7594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.9970	29.4500	29.7077
February	30.1909	29.1129	29.6359
March	31.2597	29.4148	30.2805
April	31.2145	30.4217	30.8917
May	31.2373	30.4302	30.7982
June	30.9164	30.5279	30.7617
July	31.5119	30.5287	30.9250
August	31.2809	30.5760	30.8077
September	31.5976	30.6304	31.0452
October	31.1178	30.6143	30.9834
November	31.2722	30.7595	31.0789
December	31.7701	30.8275	31.4250