2020 ISK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8855 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.7198 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7881 KES

2020 ISK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.8855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 0.7198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1656 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8187 to the December average rate of 0.8675, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8855 was up 1.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8750, 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 4,427 KES

2019 Average 4,162 KES

Yearly Trough Low 3,599 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 828.10 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8806

0.7241

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 0.7755, compared to 0.8007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7755

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0694 KES (High: 0.8097 / Low: 0.7402). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 KES (High: 0.7881 / Low: 0.7701).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0694

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0339 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.8675) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0363 (+4.36%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.8675

2019 Avg (December) 0.8313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8405	0.8096	0.8187
February	0.8161	0.7878	0.7971
March	0.8097	0.7402	0.7711
April	0.7477	0.7288	0.7372
May	0.7863	0.7198	0.7448
June	0.8076	0.7623	0.7841
July	0.8015	0.7604	0.7760
August	0.8023	0.7823	0.7911
September	0.8045	0.7716	0.7871
October	0.7881	0.7701	0.7815
November	0.8280	0.7694	0.8008
December	0.8855	0.8423	0.8675