2020 PLN to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PLN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PLN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 30.8281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 24.5468.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2813 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.4243 to the December average rate of 30.0468, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 30.8281 was up 12.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 27.4124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 26.0255, compared to 28.7176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6921 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.5413 KES (High: 27.0882 / Low: 24.5468). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5237 KES (High: 26.0001 / Low: 25.4763).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7044 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 30.0468) against the same month in 2019 (average: 26.3862), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6607 (+13.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.8223 | 25.8402 | 26.4243 |
| February | 26.0001 | 25.4763 | 25.7199 |
| March | 27.0882 | 24.5468 | 25.9006 |
| April | 25.8294 | 24.9526 | 25.4489 |
| May | 26.7224 | 25.1141 | 25.7217 |
| June | 27.3815 | 26.5802 | 26.9378 |
| July | 29.0115 | 26.7618 | 27.6460 |
| August | 29.5980 | 28.6938 | 29.0526 |
| September | 29.4197 | 27.6166 | 28.5619 |
| October | 28.7523 | 27.4693 | 28.1823 |
| November | 29.3648 | 27.4393 | 28.8162 |
| December | 30.8281 | 29.3124 | 30.0468 |