2017 LBP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0700 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0674 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0685 KES

2017 LBP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.0700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.0674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0688 to the December average rate of 0.0680, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0700 was up 2.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0682, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 350 KES

2016 Average 336 KES

Yearly Trough Low 337 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.03 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0691

0.0679

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to KES 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 0.0686, compared to 0.0685 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) 0.0686

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0019 KES (High: 0.0696 / Low: 0.0676). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KES (High: 0.0687 / Low: 0.0681).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.0690) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0671), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+2.86%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.0690

2016 Avg (July) 0.0671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0696	0.0676	0.0688
February	0.0693	0.0679	0.0687
March	0.0688	0.0678	0.0683
April	0.0687	0.0681	0.0685
May	0.0688	0.0680	0.0684
June	0.0690	0.0681	0.0687
July	0.0700	0.0687	0.0690
August	0.0692	0.0681	0.0687
September	0.0687	0.0678	0.0684
October	0.0690	0.0679	0.0685
November	0.0689	0.0678	0.0684
December	0.0686	0.0674	0.0680