2011 LVL to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

204.9210 KES

YEARLY LOW

149.4331 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

175.1935 KES

2011 LVL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LVL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 204.9210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 149.4331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.4879 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.9425 to the December average rate of 163.3453, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 204.9210 was up 26.84% compared to the 2010 peak of 161.5645, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,024,605 KES

2010 Average 744,957 KES

Yearly Trough Low 747,165 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 277,439.44 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

200.3419

149.7244

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 167.7634, compared to 182.6235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.8601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 167.7634

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 182.6235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 20.2946 KES (High: 190.7885 / Low: 170.4939). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5659 KES (High: 176.2862 / Low: 171.7203).

November Spread (Volatile) ±20.2946

May Spread (Stable) ±4.5659

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 16.6720 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.6720

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 196.1238) against the same month in 2010 (average: 158.9938), the exchange rate shifted by +37.1300 (+23.35%).

2011 Avg (October) 196.1238

2010 Avg (October) 158.9938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	158.2150	149.4331	153.9425
February	161.9591	155.0761	158.1960
March	170.9138	162.4625	167.4840
April	176.2862	166.7950	171.8744
May	176.2862	171.7203	173.6518
June	186.3455	175.2319	181.4318
July	184.5996	178.0494	181.5935
August	191.4846	182.3274	187.6558
September	196.8754	181.8392	187.0054
October	204.9210	189.9431	196.1238
November	190.7885	170.4939	180.0173
December	173.6483	156.4148	163.3453