YEARLY HIGH
86.3941 KES
YEARLY LOW
63.9040 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.6596 KES

2011 LYD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LYD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 86.3941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 63.9040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.4901 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.7709 to the December average rate of 69.5284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 86.3941 was up 25.76% compared to the 2010 peak of 68.6970, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 431,971 KES
2010 Average 312,253 KES
Yearly Trough Low 319,520 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,450.69 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

84.0368
63.0194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 68.9752, compared to 76.3439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.3687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.9752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.3439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 7.8805 KES (High: 79.8518 / Low: 71.9713). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7197 KES (High: 66.9926 / Low: 65.2729).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.8805
February Spread (Stable) ±1.7197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.4694 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4694

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 82.2853) against the same month in 2010 (average: 64.7515), the exchange rate shifted by +17.5338 (+27.08%).

2011 Avg (October) 82.2853
2010 Avg (October) 64.7515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.7453 63.9040 64.7709
February 66.9926 65.2729 65.7947
March 71.0332 67.2753 69.0057
April 70.6151 67.8421 69.5369
May 71.9605 70.0441 71.0508
June 75.6583 71.1125 73.6924
July 76.2137 73.3820 74.4826
August 79.0922 76.0644 77.3647
September 83.7827 76.8085 78.5864
October 86.3941 80.8477 82.2853
November 79.8518 71.9713 75.8159
December 72.6553 66.5991 69.5284