YEARLY HIGH
0.8344 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.6557 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7457 KES

2015 ISK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ISK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 0.8344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.6557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1786 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6952 to the December average rate of 0.7885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8344 was up 7.01% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7797, 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 4,172 KES
2014 Average 3,772 KES
Yearly Trough Low 3,279 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 893.12 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8384
0.6551
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 0.7020, compared to 0.7895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0613 KES (High: 0.8116 / Low: 0.7503). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 KES (High: 0.6975 / Low: 0.6862).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0613
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0330 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.8231) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7471), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0760 (+10.17%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.8231
2014 Avg (September) 0.7471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7114 0.6796 0.6952
February 0.6975 0.6862 0.6927
March 0.6859 0.6557 0.6703
April 0.7185 0.6720 0.6861
May 0.7362 0.7193 0.7276
June 0.7527 0.7243 0.7399
July 0.7690 0.7487 0.7563
August 0.8116 0.7503 0.7777
September 0.8344 0.8095 0.8231
October 0.8312 0.7856 0.8122
November 0.7958 0.7688 0.7792
December 0.8022 0.7720 0.7885