2019 PYG to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0174 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0156 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0164 KES

2019 PYG to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PYG to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.0174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0168 to the December average rate of 0.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0174 was down 6.42% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0186, 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 87 KES

2018 Average 88 KES

Yearly Trough Low 78 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.82 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0172

0.0156

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 0.0164, compared to 0.0163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0164

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0009 KES (High: 0.0174 / Low: 0.0165). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KES (High: 0.0165 / Low: 0.0163).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.0170) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0176), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-3.23%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.0170

2018 Avg (July) 0.0176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0171	0.0165	0.0168
February	0.0167	0.0164	0.0165
March	0.0165	0.0163	0.0164
April	0.0163	0.0161	0.0162
May	0.0161	0.0158	0.0160
June	0.0165	0.0161	0.0163
July	0.0174	0.0165	0.0170
August	0.0172	0.0165	0.0169
September	0.0167	0.0162	0.0164
October	0.0163	0.0159	0.0161
November	0.0161	0.0156	0.0159
December	0.0159	0.0156	0.0157