2018 PLN to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.7799 KES

YEARLY LOW

26.4527 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.1025 KES

2018 PLN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 30.7799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 26.4527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3272 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.1661 to the December average rate of 27.1004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30.7799 was up 3.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.6110, 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 615,598 KES

2017 Average 549,392 KES

Yearly Trough Low 529,053 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 86,544.98 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.4858

26.6496

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 29.0767, compared to 27.1282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.0767

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.1282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.4097 KES (High: 30.7799 / Low: 29.3702). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3141 KES (High: 27.2699 / Low: 26.9558).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4097

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.6934 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6934

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 30.1661) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.2642), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9019 (+19.40%).

2018 Avg (January) 30.1661

2017 Avg (January) 25.2642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.7799	29.3702	30.1661
February	30.6826	29.4727	30.0442
March	30.0244	29.3421	29.6388
April	29.9981	28.5907	29.4562
May	28.2307	26.9793	27.7629
June	27.9269	26.8034	27.3920
July	27.5802	26.7546	27.2201
August	27.5860	26.4527	27.1142
September	27.7763	26.9654	27.3192
October	27.2942	26.5553	26.9693
November	27.2636	26.7113	27.0464
December	27.2699	26.9558	27.1004