2020 LBP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1261 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0635 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0706 KES

2020 LBP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.1261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.0635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0625 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0668 to the December average rate of 0.0729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1261 was up 81.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0694, 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 630 KES

2019 Average 338 KES

Yearly Trough Low 318 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 312.68 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0736

0.0660

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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 0.0691, compared to 0.0721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0558 KES (High: 0.1261 / Low: 0.0702). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 KES (High: 0.0720 / Low: 0.0715).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0558

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.0727) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+6.44%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.0727

2019 Avg (July) 0.0683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0672	0.0659	0.0668
February	0.0669	0.0663	0.0667
March	0.1115	0.0669	0.0700
April	0.0709	0.0690	0.0703
May	0.0709	0.0698	0.0705
June	0.0707	0.0635	0.0701
July	0.1261	0.0702	0.0727
August	0.0719	0.0711	0.0715
September	0.0718	0.0712	0.0716
October	0.0720	0.0715	0.0717
November	0.0730	0.0719	0.0722
December	0.0737	0.0717	0.0729