2020 KES to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 KES to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the KES to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 15.7371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 7.9315.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8056 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9716 to the December average rate of 13.7104, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.7371 was up 3.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.2496, 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 2020.
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 14.5057, compared to 13.8939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6118 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 6.3044 LBP (High: 14.2359 / Low: 7.9315). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0893 LBP (High: 13.9815 / Low: 13.8921).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6109 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 14.2738) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.8485), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5747 (-3.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.1829 | 14.8736 | 14.9716 |
| February | 15.0872 | 14.9486 | 15.0023 |
| March | 14.9521 | 8.9704 | 14.3914 |
| April | 14.4877 | 14.1000 | 14.2177 |
| May | 14.3256 | 14.0969 | 14.1773 |
| June | 15.7371 | 14.1526 | 14.2738 |
| July | 14.2359 | 7.9315 | 13.8984 |
| August | 14.0731 | 13.9053 | 13.9910 |
| September | 14.0548 | 13.9293 | 13.9694 |
| October | 13.9815 | 13.8921 | 13.9376 |
| November | 13.9148 | 13.7049 | 13.8567 |
| December | 13.9422 | 13.5642 | 13.7104 |