2017 ISK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0602 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.8902 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9709 KES

2017 ISK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ISK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 1.0602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.8902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1700 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9080 to the December average rate of 0.9838, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0602 was up 14.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9252, 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 5,301 KES

2016 Average 4,214 KES

Yearly Trough Low 4,451 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 849.98 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0378

0.8962

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 0.9579, compared to 0.9839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9579

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0762 KES (High: 1.0602 / Low: 0.9840). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0210 KES (High: 0.9900 / Low: 0.9690).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0762

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0210

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 1.0260) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8202), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2058 (+25.09%).

2017 Avg (June) 1.0260

2016 Avg (June) 0.8202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9233	0.8902	0.9080
February	0.9637	0.9023	0.9300
March	0.9637	0.9078	0.9415
April	0.9725	0.9076	0.9372
May	1.0440	0.9681	1.0048
June	1.0602	0.9840	1.0260
July	1.0180	0.9615	0.9960
August	0.9970	0.9532	0.9781
September	0.9826	0.9561	0.9698
October	0.9900	0.9690	0.9807
November	1.0044	0.9756	0.9948
December	0.9986	0.9709	0.9838