YEARLY HIGH
25.5980 KES
YEARLY LOW
23.8361 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.5499 KES

2022 LYD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LYD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 25.5980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 23.8361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7619 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.7085 to the December average rate of 25.4351, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 25.5980 was down 68.71% compared to the 2021 peak of 81.8125, 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 127,990 KES
2021 Average 124,643 KES
Yearly Trough Low 119,181 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,809.40 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

25.5657
23.9980
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 24.5539, compared to 24.5459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.5539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.5459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.8493 KES (High: 25.0483 / Low: 24.1990). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2000 KES (High: 24.6880 / Low: 24.4880).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8493
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3157 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 25.4351) against the same month in 2021 (average: 24.5518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8833 (+3.60%).

2022 Avg (December) 25.4351
2021 Avg (December) 24.5518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.8081 24.5941 24.7085
February 24.8310 24.6274 24.7712
March 24.6880 24.4880 24.6093
April 24.7964 24.2111 24.5618
May 24.5337 24.0961 24.2462
June 24.5422 24.2441 24.4265
July 24.4502 24.1762 24.3375
August 24.6039 24.2736 24.4520
September 24.6231 23.8361 24.2535
October 24.4199 23.8863 24.1287
November 25.0483 24.1990 24.6687
December 25.5980 25.0462 25.4351