2017 LYD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LYD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LYD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 76.4103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 70.8253.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5851 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.5100 to the December average rate of 75.5251, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 76.4103 was down 0.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 76.8780, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 72.9657, compared to 75.5565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5908 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.3765 KES (High: 73.2018 / Low: 70.8253). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8499 KES (High: 75.9274 / Low: 75.0775).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and August, 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 0.5802 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 75.0403) against the same month in 2016 (average: 73.1675), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8728 (+2.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73.2018 | 70.8253 | 72.5100 |
| February | 73.5148 | 72.0729 | 72.6983 |
| March | 72.8063 | 71.5062 | 72.1180 |
| April | 73.4639 | 72.2982 | 72.8163 |
| May | 74.1486 | 72.8683 | 73.5138 |
| June | 74.5597 | 73.5767 | 74.1378 |
| July | 76.4103 | 74.1242 | 75.0403 |
| August | 76.4100 | 75.2547 | 75.7293 |
| September | 76.3974 | 74.8328 | 75.6912 |
| October | 76.2045 | 75.0718 | 75.5456 |
| November | 76.1788 | 75.1413 | 75.8073 |
| December | 75.9274 | 75.0775 | 75.5251 |