YEARLY HIGH
14.3112 LBP
YEARLY LOW
13.3323 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.8573 LBP

2021 KES to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 14.3112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 13.3323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9789 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7976 to the December average rate of 13.4447, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.3112 was down 9.06% compared to the 2020 peak of 15.7371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,556 LBP
2020 Average 70,984 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 66,661 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,894.48 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

14.2248
13.3738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to LBP 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 13.9651, compared to 13.7496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.4191 LBP (High: 14.2743 / Low: 13.8551). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1305 LBP (High: 13.9007 / Low: 13.7703).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4191
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1305

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 14.1539) against the same month in 2020 (average: 14.1773), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0234 (-0.17%).

2021 Avg (May) 14.1539
2020 Avg (May) 14.1773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9492 13.7148 13.7976
February 13.9007 13.7703 13.8217
March 13.9500 13.7745 13.8609
April 14.2743 13.8551 14.0377
May 14.3112 14.0034 14.1539
June 14.2346 14.0120 14.1186
July 14.2691 13.9219 14.0604
August 14.0220 13.7584 13.8587
September 13.8866 13.7346 13.7889
October 13.8395 13.6296 13.7315
November 13.7354 13.4541 13.6134
December 13.5838 13.3323 13.4447