YEARLY HIGH
77.6330 KES
YEARLY LOW
66.1916 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.2830 KES

2015 LYD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LYD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 77.6330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 66.1916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4413 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.7842 to the December average rate of 73.7058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 77.6330 was up 2.41% compared to the 2014 peak of 75.8046, 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 388,165 KES
2014 Average 356,824 KES
Yearly Trough Low 330,958 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,206.61 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

78.0533
65.8709
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 69.6377, compared to 74.9284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.6377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.9284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 9.0386 KES (High: 76.5421 / Low: 67.5034). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8648 KES (High: 67.7528 / Low: 66.8880).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.0386
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8648

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 6.4188 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 77.0381) against the same month in 2014 (average: 72.3701), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6680 (+6.45%).

2015 Avg (September) 77.0381
2014 Avg (September) 72.3701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.5421 67.5034 73.7842
February 67.7528 66.8880 67.3653
March 67.2899 66.1916 66.8861
April 68.9076 66.8986 67.7580
May 71.5626 68.9474 70.4521
June 72.5083 70.5429 71.5806
July 75.0399 72.4568 73.9855
August 76.5098 73.6081 74.8420
September 77.6330 76.0616 77.0381
October 77.3305 74.6385 75.7895
November 75.6585 72.7060 74.2093
December 74.4966 73.0510 73.7058