2020 KES to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1783 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.1314 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1546 LSL

2020 KES to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.1783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0469 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1420 to the December average rate of 0.1348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1783 was up 19.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1496, 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 892 LSL

2019 Average 708 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 657 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.58 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1782

0.1308

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to LSL 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 0.1594, compared to 0.1497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1594

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0222 LSL (High: 0.1709 / Low: 0.1486). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 LSL (High: 0.1522 / Low: 0.1469).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0222

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.1743) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1399), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0343 (+24.54%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.1743

2019 Avg (April) 0.1399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1473	0.1387	0.1420
February	0.1522	0.1469	0.1486
March	0.1709	0.1486	0.1603
April	0.1783	0.1699	0.1743
May	0.1760	0.1624	0.1702
June	0.1636	0.1559	0.1611
July	0.1614	0.1526	0.1561
August	0.1638	0.1544	0.1590
September	0.1579	0.1493	0.1544
October	0.1545	0.1486	0.1516
November	0.1497	0.1384	0.1422
December	0.1391	0.1314	0.1348