2011 PLN to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.4055 KES

YEARLY LOW

24.2994 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.0097 KES

2011 PLN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PLN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 33.4055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 24.2994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1061 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.7894 to the December average rate of 25.4482, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 33.4055 was up 14.05% compared to the 2010 peak of 29.2894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 668,110 KES

2010 Average 526,074 KES

Yearly Trough Low 485,988 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 182,122.20 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

32.9661

24.7647

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 29.8880, compared to 30.1314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2435 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.8880

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 4.5022 KES (High: 30.7688 / Low: 26.2665). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0458 KES (High: 31.6050 / Low: 30.5592).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.5022

May Spread (Stable) ±1.0458

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.3113 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 31.8075) against the same month in 2010 (average: 28.3729), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4346 (+12.11%).

2011 Avg (October) 31.8075

2010 Avg (October) 28.3729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.6032	26.8542	27.7894
February	28.8164	27.6956	28.3295
March	29.9073	28.7007	29.3670
April	31.4805	29.1494	30.5355
May	31.6050	30.5592	31.0705
June	33.0776	31.2712	32.2357
July	32.6821	31.1589	32.1562
August	33.0733	31.6808	32.2826
September	32.3327	29.3394	30.5980
October	33.4055	30.5674	31.8075
November	30.7688	26.2665	28.4962
December	27.0551	24.2994	25.4482