YEARLY HIGH
0.0332 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0310 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0322 PGK

2021 KES to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.0332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0321 to the December average rate of 0.0312, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0332 was down 3.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 166 PGK
2020 Average 163 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 155 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.87 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0330
0.0311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to PGK 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 0.0325, compared to 0.0319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0008 PGK (High: 0.0332 / Low: 0.0324). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PGK (High: 0.0324 / Low: 0.0321).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, 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 (April 2021: 0.0328) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.24%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0328
2020 Avg (April) 0.0324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0326 0.0319 0.0321
February 0.0325 0.0320 0.0323
March 0.0324 0.0321 0.0322
April 0.0332 0.0324 0.0328
May 0.0331 0.0325 0.0328
June 0.0330 0.0325 0.0327
July 0.0330 0.0323 0.0325
August 0.0326 0.0319 0.0323
September 0.0323 0.0319 0.0320
October 0.0321 0.0316 0.0318
November 0.0316 0.0313 0.0315
December 0.0315 0.0310 0.0312