YEARLY HIGH
0.0153 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0141 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0149 LYD

2012 KES to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0144 to the December average rate of 0.0146, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0153 was down 2.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0156, 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 77 LYD
2011 Average 69 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 70 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.24 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0152
0.0143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to LYD 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 0.0149, compared to 0.0148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0007 LYD (High: 0.0148 / Low: 0.0141). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LYD (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0150).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0151) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0145), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+4.52%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0151
2011 Avg (March) 0.0145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0148 0.0141 0.0144
February 0.0152 0.0146 0.0150
March 0.0153 0.0150 0.0151
April 0.0152 0.0150 0.0150
May 0.0151 0.0147 0.0149
June 0.0152 0.0148 0.0150
July 0.0152 0.0149 0.0150
August 0.0152 0.0150 0.0150
September 0.0151 0.0146 0.0149
October 0.0148 0.0145 0.0147
November 0.0147 0.0145 0.0147
December 0.0147 0.0145 0.0146