2018 PYG to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0186 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0168 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0177 KES

2018 PYG to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.0186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.0168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0182 to the December average rate of 0.0172, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0186 was down 2.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PYG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 93 KES

2017 Average 92 KES

Yearly Trough Low 84 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.59 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0185

0.0169

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0181, compared to 0.0173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0181

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0006 KES (High: 0.0175 / Low: 0.0169). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KES (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0176).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0183) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0186), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.62%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0183

2017 Avg (March) 0.0186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0185	0.0180	0.0182
February	0.0182	0.0178	0.0181
March	0.0186	0.0181	0.0183
April	0.0183	0.0180	0.0181
May	0.0181	0.0177	0.0179
June	0.0179	0.0176	0.0177
July	0.0177	0.0175	0.0176
August	0.0175	0.0172	0.0175
September	0.0174	0.0171	0.0172
October	0.0172	0.0168	0.0170
November	0.0175	0.0169	0.0172
December	0.0174	0.0170	0.0172