2018 KES to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KES to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KES to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 15.1779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 14.6168.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5611 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7202 to the December average rate of 14.7672, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.1779 was up 2.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.8476, 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 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.9434, compared to 14.9289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0145 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.3123 LBP (High: 14.9495 / Low: 14.6371). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1305 LBP (High: 15.0470 / Low: 14.9165).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1766 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 15.0305) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.6002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4303 (+2.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.8121 | 14.6168 | 14.7202 |
| February | 15.0276 | 14.8154 | 14.9302 |
| March | 15.0552 | 14.8968 | 14.9752 |
| April | 15.1779 | 14.9092 | 15.0305 |
| May | 15.1478 | 14.8620 | 15.0366 |
| June | 15.0470 | 14.9165 | 14.9678 |
| July | 15.1160 | 14.9316 | 15.0199 |
| August | 15.1469 | 14.9587 | 15.0278 |
| September | 15.1117 | 14.9129 | 15.0102 |
| October | 15.0152 | 14.8321 | 14.9624 |
| November | 14.9495 | 14.6371 | 14.7858 |
| December | 14.8910 | 14.6818 | 14.7672 |