2021 PGK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

32.2222 KES

YEARLY LOW

30.1134 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.0791 KES

2021 PGK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 32.2222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 30.1134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1089 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.1149 to the December average rate of 32.0095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 32.2222 was up 1.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 31.7701, 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 161,111 KES

2020 Average 153,491 KES

Yearly Trough Low 150,567 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,544.29 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

32.1658

30.2903

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 30.7867, compared to 31.3715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.7867

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.3715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.7332 KES (High: 30.8466 / Low: 30.1134). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3348 KES (High: 31.1679 / Low: 30.8331).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7332

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3348

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5453 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 32.0095) against the same month in 2020 (average: 31.4250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5846 (+1.86%).

2021 Avg (December) 32.0095

2020 Avg (December) 31.4250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.3293	30.7070	31.1149
February	31.2579	30.7751	30.9987
March	31.1679	30.8331	31.0586
April	30.8466	30.1134	30.5133
May	30.7624	30.2219	30.4466
June	30.8000	30.2929	30.5882
July	30.9871	30.3096	30.7831
August	31.3008	30.7142	30.9481
September	31.3894	30.9460	31.2688
October	31.6012	31.1428	31.4400
November	31.9804	31.6063	31.7795
December	32.2222	31.7885	32.0095