YEARLY HIGH
26.9360 KES
YEARLY LOW
23.2929 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.4873 KES

2025 LYD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LYD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 26.9360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 23.2929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6432 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.2404 to the December average rate of 23.7835, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 26.9360 was down 20.67% compared to the 2024 peak of 33.9564, 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 134,680 KES
2024 Average 139,471 KES
Yearly Trough Low 116,464 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,215.75 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

27.0703
23.2812
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 25.1493, compared to 23.8253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.1493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.8253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 3.4690 KES (High: 26.7619 / Low: 23.2929). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1749 KES (High: 23.8500 / Low: 23.6751).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.4690
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1749

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.5638 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 26.7546) against the same month in 2024 (average: 28.5285), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7740 (-6.22%).

2025 Avg (March) 26.7546
2024 Avg (March) 28.5285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.3743 26.0703 26.2404
February 26.5429 26.1443 26.3385
March 26.9360 26.3483 26.7546
April 26.7619 23.2929 24.1907
May 23.7806 23.4170 23.5970
June 23.9179 23.5283 23.7748
July 24.0313 23.7321 23.9155
August 24.0733 23.5813 23.8345
September 24.0287 23.8245 23.9220
October 23.9163 23.7123 23.7919
November 23.8404 23.6037 23.7045
December 23.8500 23.6751 23.7835