2016 LYD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

76.8780 KES

YEARLY LOW

70.7821 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

73.5225 KES

2016 LYD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 76.8780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 70.7821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0959 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.8736 to the December average rate of 71.3376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 76.8780 was down 0.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 77.6330, 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 384,390 KES

2015 Average 361,597 KES

Yearly Trough Low 353,910 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,479.32 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

75.4533

70.9634

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 74.3477, compared to 72.6973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.3477

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.6973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 3.5176 KES (High: 76.8780 / Low: 73.3603). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6823 KES (High: 73.6710 / Low: 72.9887).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.5176

September Spread (Stable) ±0.6823

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.1047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 75.0792) against the same month in 2015 (average: 70.4521), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6271 (+6.57%).

2016 Avg (May) 75.0792

2015 Avg (May) 70.4521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	75.1077	73.0824	73.8736
February	74.8808	73.2022	74.1374
March	74.6371	72.6036	73.7148
April	75.6961	74.3359	75.0088
May	76.8780	73.3603	75.0792
June	75.7198	73.3862	74.2722
July	73.9836	72.7576	73.1675
August	73.8472	73.0189	73.4632
September	73.6710	72.9887	73.3747
October	73.6865	72.2258	72.7551
November	73.1172	71.2478	72.0856
December	71.9514	70.7821	71.3376