YEARLY HIGH
28.8724 KES
YEARLY LOW
24.1634 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.5331 KES

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 577,447 KES
2021 Average 568,350 KES
Yearly Trough Low 483,267 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,179.93 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

28.6085
24.4679
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.1656
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.9006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.7496
December Spread (Stable) ±0.9196

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.7550 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2022 Avg (February) 28.2634
2021 Avg (February) 29.4989

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