2020 PYG to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0165 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0154 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0157 KES

2020 PYG to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PYG to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 0.0165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0155 to the December average rate of 0.0159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0165 was down 4.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0174, 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 83 KES

2019 Average 82 KES

Yearly Trough Low 77 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.82 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0165

0.0154

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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 0.0159, compared to 0.0156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0159

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 KES (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0155). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0155 / Low: 0.0154).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0164) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0162), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.71%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0164

2019 Avg (April) 0.0162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0157	0.0154	0.0155
February	0.0155	0.0154	0.0155
March	0.0161	0.0155	0.0158
April	0.0165	0.0160	0.0164
May	0.0165	0.0161	0.0162
June	0.0161	0.0157	0.0159
July	0.0157	0.0155	0.0156
August	0.0157	0.0155	0.0156
September	0.0156	0.0155	0.0155
October	0.0155	0.0154	0.0155
November	0.0156	0.0155	0.0155
December	0.0162	0.0157	0.0159