2022 PGK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

35.0852 KES

YEARLY LOW

31.9197 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.4339 KES

2022 PGK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 35.0852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 31.9197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1655 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.1843 to the December average rate of 34.8914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 35.0852 was up 8.89% compared to the 2021 peak of 32.2222, 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 175,426 KES

2021 Average 155,401 KES

Yearly Trough Low 159,599 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,827.54 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

35.1621

31.9136

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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 32.6354, compared to 34.2324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.6354

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.2324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.9010 KES (High: 34.5778 / Low: 33.6768). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3841 KES (High: 32.4590 / Low: 32.0750).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9010

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3841

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 34.8914) against the same month in 2021 (average: 32.0095), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8819 (+9.00%).

2022 Avg (December) 34.8914

2021 Avg (December) 32.0095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.3966	31.9197	32.1843
February	32.4590	32.0750	32.3029
March	32.7066	32.1732	32.4971
April	33.0057	32.6056	32.8077
May	33.2621	32.6510	32.9754
June	33.3806	32.5775	33.0452
July	33.7447	33.0700	33.3669
August	34.1394	33.6684	33.9290
September	34.5778	33.6768	34.2124
October	34.7153	34.1162	34.3628
November	34.8152	34.2655	34.6318
December	35.0852	34.4207	34.8914