2019 PLN to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.4124 KES

YEARLY LOW

25.8477 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.5732 KES

2019 PLN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 27.4124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 25.8477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5647 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.0389 to the December average rate of 26.3862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 27.4124 was down 10.94% compared to the 2018 peak of 30.7799, 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 548,248 KES

2018 Average 561,796 KES

Yearly Trough Low 516,953 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,294.28 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

27.2505

26.1445

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 26.5959, compared to 26.5506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.5959

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.5506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 1.1389 KES (High: 27.0688 / Low: 25.9299). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2510 KES (High: 26.4866 / Low: 26.2356).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.1389

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2510

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 0.7265 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 26.9593) against the same month in 2018 (average: 27.3920), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4326 (-1.58%).

2019 Avg (June) 26.9593

2018 Avg (June) 27.3920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.3560	26.7096	27.0389
February	26.8573	26.0189	26.3455
March	26.9788	25.9605	26.3798
April	26.7811	26.2806	26.4909
May	26.4866	26.2356	26.3609
June	27.4124	26.4266	26.9593
July	27.4042	26.9018	27.1583
August	26.8407	25.9896	26.4318
September	26.5719	25.8477	26.2367
October	27.0688	25.9299	26.6846
November	27.1130	26.0411	26.4061
December	26.7099	26.1031	26.3862