YEARLY HIGH
32.2222 KES
YEARLY LOW
30.1134 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.0791 KES

2021 PGK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 32.2222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 30.1134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1089 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.1149 to the December average rate of 32.0095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 32.2222 was up 1.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 31.7701, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 161,111 KES
2020 Average 153,491 KES
Yearly Trough Low 150,567 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,544.29 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

32.1658
30.2903
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 30.7867, compared to 31.3715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.7867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.3715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.7332 KES (High: 30.8466 / Low: 30.1134). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3348 KES (High: 31.1679 / Low: 30.8331).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7332
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3348

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5453 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 32.0095) against the same month in 2020 (average: 31.4250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5846 (+1.86%).

2021 Avg (December) 32.0095
2020 Avg (December) 31.4250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.3293 30.7070 31.1149
February 31.2579 30.7751 30.9987
March 31.1679 30.8331 31.0586
April 30.8466 30.1134 30.5133
May 30.7624 30.2219 30.4466
June 30.8000 30.2929 30.5882
July 30.9871 30.3096 30.7831
August 31.3008 30.7142 30.9481
September 31.3894 30.9460 31.2688
October 31.6012 31.1428 31.4400
November 31.9804 31.6063 31.7795
December 32.2222 31.7885 32.0095