2019 LYD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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 72.6071, 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |