2013 KES to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4951 ISK

YEARLY LOW

1.3322 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4181 ISK

2013 KES to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.4951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.3322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1629 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4790 to the December average rate of 1.3589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4951 was down 3.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5521, 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 7,475 ISK

2012 Average 7,404 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 6,661 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 814.33 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4911

1.3468

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 1.4449, compared to 1.3913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4449

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0944 ISK (High: 1.4592 / Low: 1.3648). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0240 ISK (High: 1.3773 / Low: 1.3533).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0944

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0518 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.4790) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4361), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0429 (+2.99%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.4790

2012 Avg (January) 1.4361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4951	1.4514	1.4790
February	1.4795	1.4437	1.4601
March	1.4855	1.4427	1.4576
April	1.4550	1.3938	1.4124
May	1.4720	1.3857	1.4353
June	1.4427	1.4016	1.4249
July	1.4592	1.3648	1.4115
August	1.3773	1.3533	1.3672
September	1.3976	1.3689	1.3831
October	1.4366	1.3932	1.4166
November	1.4292	1.3803	1.4107
December	1.3873	1.3322	1.3589