YEARLY HIGH
75.8046 KES
YEARLY LOW
68.3745 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.3523 KES

2014 LYD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LYD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 75.8046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 68.3745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4300 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.1745 to the December average rate of 75.0127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 75.8046 was up 8.04% compared to the 2013 peak of 70.1631, 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 379,023 KES
2013 Average 340,891 KES
Yearly Trough Low 341,873 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,150.12 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

75.6033
68.5155
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 69.8804, compared to 72.8243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.8804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.8243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 2.7624 KES (High: 73.4263 / Low: 70.6639). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7932 KES (High: 70.2076 / Low: 69.4144).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.7624
April Spread (Stable) ±0.7932

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1561 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 75.0127) against the same month in 2013 (average: 69.8059), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2068 (+7.46%).

2014 Avg (December) 75.0127
2013 Avg (December) 69.8059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 69.9558 68.3745 69.1745
February 69.5526 68.6288 69.1061
March 70.1499 69.1650 69.5326
April 70.2076 69.4144 69.8593
May 71.6350 70.1090 70.6274
June 71.6489 70.5199 70.9822
July 72.3280 69.9533 70.8260
August 72.3758 70.0291 71.0880
September 73.4263 70.6639 72.3701
October 73.9458 72.7467 73.2366
November 75.1934 73.4832 74.4125
December 75.8046 73.8997 75.0127