YEARLY HIGH
70.1631 KES
YEARLY LOW
64.8954 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.1835 KES

2013 LYD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LYD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 70.1631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 64.8954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2677 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.1675 to the December average rate of 69.8059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 70.1631 was down 1.30% compared to the 2012 peak of 71.0904, 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 350,815 KES
2012 Average 336,400 KES
Yearly Trough Low 324,477 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,338.33 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

70.2202
65.2484
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 67.3511, compared to 69.0158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6647 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.3511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.0158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 2.1607 KES (High: 69.1834 / Low: 67.0227). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7147 KES (High: 70.1631 / Low: 69.4484).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.1607
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.2777 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2777

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 69.8059) against the same month in 2012 (average: 68.3117), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4942 (+2.19%).

2013 Avg (December) 69.8059
2012 Avg (December) 68.3117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.0628 68.1416 69.1675
February 69.9263 67.8810 69.2652
March 67.9848 66.2387 66.9875
April 66.4539 65.1467 65.6627
May 66.4973 64.8954 65.6648
June 68.0877 66.5266 67.3589
July 69.1834 67.0227 67.9924
August 69.5858 68.6395 69.1904
September 70.0600 68.3269 69.2235
October 69.6519 68.1063 68.7303
November 69.9852 68.3525 69.1526
December 70.1631 69.4484 69.8059