2018 LYD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LYD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LYD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 77.2226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 72.1799.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0428 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.4784 to the December average rate of 73.1523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 77.2226 was up 1.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 76.4103, 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 2018.
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 75.5100, compared to 73.0801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4299 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.3581 KES (High: 76.2264 / Low: 74.8683). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7193 KES (High: 73.3142 / Low: 72.5949).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3879 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 76.4784) against the same month in 2017 (average: 72.5100), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9684 (+5.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77.2226 | 75.9227 | 76.4784 |
| February | 76.8194 | 75.4741 | 76.2660 |
| March | 76.4460 | 75.6996 | 76.1268 |
| April | 76.2264 | 74.8683 | 75.6950 |
| May | 75.1291 | 73.7921 | 74.3071 |
| June | 74.4806 | 73.5304 | 74.1864 |
| July | 73.8867 | 72.9396 | 73.3248 |
| August | 73.0226 | 72.1799 | 72.6289 |
| September | 73.3142 | 72.5949 | 72.9833 |
| October | 73.7971 | 72.6257 | 73.0683 |
| November | 73.9292 | 72.5852 | 73.3229 |
| December | 73.6445 | 72.5980 | 73.1523 |