2021 KES to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 KES to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the KES to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 105.6004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 84.4846.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.1159 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.7895 to the December average rate of 98.0973, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 105.6004 was up 19.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 88.5401, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
KES to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 86.3610, compared to 91.2697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9087 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 9.2745 LAK (High: 105.6004 / Low: 96.3259). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5388 LAK (High: 88.0612 / Low: 87.5224).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3303 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 98.0973) against the same month in 2020 (average: 84.0527), the exchange rate shifted by +14.0446 (+16.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85.1200 | 84.4846 | 84.7895 |
| February | 85.4205 | 84.6771 | 85.1995 |
| March | 85.8575 | 85.1867 | 85.5078 |
| April | 88.1724 | 86.1617 | 87.1536 |
| May | 88.4850 | 87.0711 | 87.7459 |
| June | 88.0612 | 87.5224 | 87.7696 |
| July | 88.2619 | 87.5528 | 87.9883 |
| August | 88.1926 | 87.0329 | 87.6580 |
| September | 89.8195 | 87.0367 | 87.8777 |
| October | 92.5199 | 89.8409 | 91.2044 |
| November | 96.4825 | 92.2629 | 94.7925 |
| December | 105.6004 | 96.3259 | 98.0973 |