2021 LYD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

81.8125 KES

YEARLY LOW

23.6587 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

24.9182 KES

2021 LYD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LYD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 81.8125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 23.6587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.1538 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.0439 to the December average rate of 24.5518, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 81.8125 was down 1.64% compared to the 2020 peak of 83.1783, 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 409,062 KES

2020 Average 384,032 KES

Yearly Trough Low 118,293 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 290,769.05 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

32.8518

23.1570

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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 25.5258, compared to 24.3106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.5258

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.3106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 57.1802 KES (High: 81.8125 / Low: 24.6323). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1029 KES (High: 24.6013 / Low: 24.4984).

January Spread (Volatile) ±57.1802

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 7.4519 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 32.0439) against the same month in 2020 (average: 72.2239), the exchange rate shifted by -40.1800 (-55.63%).

2021 Avg (January) 32.0439

2020 Avg (January) 72.2239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	81.8125	24.6323	32.0439
February	24.7182	24.4786	24.5920
March	24.7328	24.1166	24.4034
April	24.2845	23.6587	23.9654
May	24.2925	23.7111	24.0587
June	24.2473	23.9083	24.0915
July	24.0529	23.8585	23.9649
August	24.3179	24.0703	24.1730
September	24.4346	24.3121	24.3682
October	24.4745	24.2464	24.3568
November	24.5532	24.3464	24.4491
December	24.6013	24.4984	24.5518