2012 KES to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5521 ISK

YEARLY LOW

1.4147 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4809 ISK

2012 KES to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 1.5521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 1.4147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1374 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4361 to the December average rate of 1.4739, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5521 was up 5.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4678, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,761 ISK

2011 Average 6,566 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 7,073 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 687.06 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5341

1.4194

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ISK 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 1.4966, compared to 1.4653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4966

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1016 ISK (High: 1.5361 / Low: 1.4346). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0258 ISK (High: 1.5172 / Low: 1.4913).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1016

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0667 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.5232) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3672), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1560 (+11.41%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.5232

2011 Avg (March) 1.3672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4650	1.4176	1.4361
February	1.5183	1.4643	1.4847
March	1.5521	1.5103	1.5232
April	1.5446	1.5106	1.5245
May	1.5172	1.4913	1.5066
June	1.5306	1.4811	1.5043
July	1.5361	1.4346	1.4956
August	1.4529	1.4147	1.4290
September	1.4652	1.4315	1.4498
October	1.4981	1.4370	1.4573
November	1.5104	1.4643	1.4860
December	1.4989	1.4547	1.4739