2017 KES to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.8476 LBP

YEARLY LOW

14.2944 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.5921 LBP

2017 KES to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 14.8476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 14.2944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5532 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5345 to the December average rate of 14.7040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.8476 was down 1.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.0377, 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 74,238 LBP

2016 Average 74,351 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 71,472 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,766.00 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.7254

14.4682

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to LBP 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 14.5855, compared to 14.5986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.5855

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.5986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.4121 LBP (High: 14.7877 / Low: 14.3756). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1407 LBP (High: 14.6941 / Low: 14.5534).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4121

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1407

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0735 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 14.7040) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.7677), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0637 (-0.43%).

2017 Avg (December) 14.7040

2016 Avg (December) 14.7677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.7877	14.3756	14.5345
February	14.7247	14.4396	14.5608
March	14.7417	14.5311	14.6373
April	14.6941	14.5534	14.6002
May	14.7079	14.5403	14.6170
June	14.6774	14.4869	14.5632
July	14.5460	14.2944	14.4897
August	14.6851	14.4480	14.5481
September	14.7516	14.5608	14.6308
October	14.7231	14.5000	14.6090
November	14.7395	14.5091	14.6102
December	14.8476	14.5803	14.7040