2018 LBP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0684 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0659 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0670 KES

2018 LBP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.0659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0679 to the December average rate of 0.0677, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0684 was down 2.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0700, 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 342 KES

2017 Average 343 KES

Yearly Trough Low 329 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.65 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0681

0.0664

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 0.0669, compared to 0.0670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0669

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0014 KES (High: 0.0683 / Low: 0.0669). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KES (High: 0.0670 / Low: 0.0665).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0679) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0688), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-1.26%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0679

2017 Avg (January) 0.0688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0684	0.0675	0.0679
February	0.0675	0.0665	0.0670
March	0.0671	0.0664	0.0668
April	0.0671	0.0659	0.0665
May	0.0673	0.0660	0.0665
June	0.0670	0.0665	0.0668
July	0.0670	0.0662	0.0666
August	0.0669	0.0660	0.0665
September	0.0671	0.0662	0.0666
October	0.0674	0.0666	0.0668
November	0.0683	0.0669	0.0676
December	0.0681	0.0672	0.0677