YEARLY HIGH
0.0140 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0120 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0130 LYD

2020 KES to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 0.0140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0138 to the December average rate of 0.0122, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0140 was up 0.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0140, 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 70 LYD
2019 Average 69 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 60 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.99 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0141
0.0120
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 0.0135, compared to 0.0126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 LYD (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0133). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LYD (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0139).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0140) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0138), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.84%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0140
2019 Avg (February) 0.0138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0140 0.0138 0.0138
February 0.0140 0.0139 0.0140
March 0.0139 0.0133 0.0135
April 0.0134 0.0132 0.0133
May 0.0134 0.0132 0.0133
June 0.0133 0.0131 0.0132
July 0.0132 0.0128 0.0130
August 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
September 0.0127 0.0126 0.0126
October 0.0127 0.0125 0.0126
November 0.0126 0.0123 0.0124
December 0.0124 0.0120 0.0122