2019 ISK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8750 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.8050 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8323 KES

2019 ISK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ISK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.8750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 0.8050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0700 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8489 to the December average rate of 0.8313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8750 was down 15.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0317, 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 4,375 KES

2018 Average 4,701 KES

Yearly Trough Low 4,025 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 350.19 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8522

0.8123

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 0.8336, compared to 0.8310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8336

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0519 KES (High: 0.8631 / Low: 0.8113). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 KES (High: 0.8395 / Low: 0.8275).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0519

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.8489) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0015), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1527 (-15.24%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.8489

2018 Avg (January) 1.0015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8750	0.8377	0.8489
February	0.8430	0.8301	0.8364
March	0.8671	0.8203	0.8375
April	0.8482	0.8208	0.8392
May	0.8331	0.8127	0.8240
June	0.8213	0.8050	0.8156
July	0.8631	0.8113	0.8283
August	0.8506	0.8214	0.8347
September	0.8441	0.8144	0.8310
October	0.8395	0.8275	0.8325
November	0.8454	0.8164	0.8285
December	0.8464	0.8176	0.8313