YEARLY HIGH
0.0423 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0122 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0408 LYD

2021 KES to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 0.0423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0300 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0369 to the December average rate of 0.0407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0423 was up 201.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0140, 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 211 LYD
2020 Average 65 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 61 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150.22 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0422
0.0364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to LYD 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 0.0406, compared to 0.0411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0284 LYD (High: 0.0406 / Low: 0.0122). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LYD (High: 0.0408 / Low: 0.0406).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0284
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0417) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0133), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0284 (+214.16%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0417
2020 Avg (April) 0.0133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0406 0.0122 0.0369
February 0.0409 0.0405 0.0407
March 0.0415 0.0404 0.0410
April 0.0423 0.0412 0.0417
May 0.0422 0.0412 0.0416
June 0.0418 0.0412 0.0415
July 0.0419 0.0416 0.0417
August 0.0415 0.0411 0.0414
September 0.0411 0.0409 0.0410
October 0.0412 0.0409 0.0411
November 0.0411 0.0407 0.0409
December 0.0408 0.0406 0.0407