2017 LVL to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

159.2462 KES

YEARLY LOW

102.6838 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

113.6166 KES

2017 LVL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 159.2462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 102.6838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.5623 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.7317 to the December average rate of 103.0970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 159.2462 was down 3.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 164.4620, 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 796,231 KES

2016 Average 803,153 KES

Yearly Trough Low 513,419 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 282,811.57 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

161.7342

97.7664

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 123.7989, compared to 103.4343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.3646 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 123.7989

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.4343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 55.7762 KES (High: 159.2462 / Low: 103.4700). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3523 KES (High: 104.0050 / Low: 103.6527).

February Spread (Volatile) ±55.7762

July Spread (Stable) ±0.3523

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 47.6410 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -47.6410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 126.2202) against the same month in 2016 (average: 162.1394), the exchange rate shifted by -35.9192 (-22.15%).

2017 Avg (February) 126.2202

2016 Avg (February) 162.1394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	158.6350	103.4931	144.7317
February	159.2462	103.4700	126.2202
March	158.7894	153.8827	156.4036
April	157.3389	103.1900	108.7626
May	103.3800	102.9478	103.2123
June	103.7055	102.6838	103.4630
July	104.0050	103.6527	103.8322
August	103.9300	102.9000	103.5246
September	103.4350	102.7450	103.1432
October	103.8666	103.1900	103.4383
November	103.7450	103.0500	103.5703
December	103.5452	102.7778	103.0970