YEARLY HIGH
74.4832 KES
YEARLY LOW
71.4194 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.9342 KES

2019 LYD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LYD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 74.4832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 71.4194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0639 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.1837 to the December average rate of 72.3222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 74.4832 was down 3.55% compared to the 2018 peak of 77.2226, 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 372,416 KES
2018 Average 371,408 KES
Yearly Trough Low 357,097 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,319.40 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

73.9209
72.0609
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 72.6071, compared to 73.2614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.6071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.2614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 1.6775 KES (High: 73.6879 / Low: 72.0104). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6175 KES (High: 73.8760 / Low: 73.2585).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.6775
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9678 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9678

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 73.5161) against the same month in 2018 (average: 72.6289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8871 (+1.22%).

2019 Avg (August) 73.5161
2018 Avg (August) 72.6289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.5873 72.4892 73.1837
February 72.7092 71.8587 72.2159
March 72.9436 71.4194 72.3038
April 73.0935 72.2288 72.6439
May 72.8058 72.1499 72.4680
June 73.6259 72.0966 72.8271
July 74.2685 73.2857 73.7659
August 74.4832 73.0715 73.5161
September 74.2368 73.1641 73.5798
October 73.8760 73.2585 73.5116
November 73.6879 72.0104 72.8729
December 73.0598 71.6644 72.3222