2022 PLN to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 PLN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the PLN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 28.8724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 24.1634.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7090 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.1915 to the December average rate of 27.8479, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 28.8724 was down 3.21% compared to the 2021 peak of 29.8312, 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 2022.
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 27.1656, compared to 25.9006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2650 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 2.7496 KES (High: 27.6245 / Low: 24.8749). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9196 KES (High: 28.2477 / Low: 27.3281).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.7550 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 28.2634) against the same month in 2021 (average: 29.4989), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2355 (-4.19%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.6610 | 27.6073 | 28.1915 |
| February | 28.8724 | 26.9391 | 28.2634 |
| March | 27.6245 | 24.8749 | 26.5085 |
| April | 27.4451 | 25.9114 | 26.8724 |
| May | 27.4129 | 25.8120 | 26.4659 |
| June | 27.4489 | 26.1971 | 26.6918 |
| July | 26.2023 | 24.5357 | 25.3509 |
| August | 26.3311 | 25.0184 | 25.6551 |
| September | 25.9887 | 24.1939 | 25.1936 |
| October | 25.6487 | 24.1634 | 24.8129 |
| November | 27.3565 | 25.2053 | 26.5434 |
| December | 28.2477 | 27.3281 | 27.8479 |