2014 ISK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7797 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.7122 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7543 KES

2014 ISK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ISK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 0.7797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0676 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7453 to the December average rate of 0.7221, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7797 was up 3.88% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.7506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,899 KES

2013 Average 3,529 KES

Yearly Trough Low 3,561 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 337.93 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.7818

0.7167

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.7646, compared to 0.7441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7646

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.0210 KES (High: 0.7654 / Low: 0.7444). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 KES (High: 0.7640 / Low: 0.7572).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0210

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.7764) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.6971), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0793 (+11.38%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.7764

2013 Avg (May) 0.6971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7520	0.7403	0.7453
February	0.7654	0.7444	0.7552
March	0.7727	0.7602	0.7668
April	0.7769	0.7661	0.7727
May	0.7797	0.7689	0.7764
June	0.7770	0.7680	0.7710
July	0.7796	0.7613	0.7686
August	0.7640	0.7572	0.7604
September	0.7570	0.7380	0.7471
October	0.7422	0.7341	0.7385
November	0.7338	0.7194	0.7278
December	0.7329	0.7122	0.7221