2021 LSL to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.9993 KES

YEARLY LOW

6.9311 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

7.4283 KES

2021 LSL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 7.9993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 6.9311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0682 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2901 to the December average rate of 7.1202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.9993 was up 5.13% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.6090, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 39,996 KES

2020 Average 32,534 KES

Yearly Trough Low 34,656 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,340.80 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.8568

7.0532

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 7.4894, compared to 7.3673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4894

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.5187 KES (High: 7.4498 / Low: 6.9311). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2941 KES (High: 7.5881 / Low: 7.2940).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5187

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2941

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3321 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 7.7898) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.2079), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5819 (+25.48%).

2021 Avg (June) 7.7898

2020 Avg (June) 6.2079

मासिक विश्लेषण

प्रत्येक कॅलेंडर महिन्यासाठी सांख्यिकीय सारांश.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.4958	7.0817	7.2901
February	7.5822	7.2760	7.4246
March	7.4677	7.0643	7.3169
April	7.6101	7.3116	7.4742
May	7.8278	7.4118	7.6406
June	7.9993	7.5377	7.7898
July	7.5881	7.2940	7.4577
August	7.5558	7.1490	7.3830
September	7.7983	7.2841	7.5601
October	7.6802	7.3034	7.4551
November	7.4498	6.9311	7.2275
December	7.2863	6.9673	7.1202

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