2014 KES to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4042 ISK

YEARLY LOW

1.2825 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3264 ISK

2014 KES to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.4042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 1.2825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1217 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3418 to the December average rate of 1.3850, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.4042 was down 6.08% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.4951, 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 7,021 ISK

2013 Average 7,089 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 6,412 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 608.55 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.3947

1.2783

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 1.3082, compared to 1.3446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3082

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0397 ISK (High: 1.4042 / Low: 1.3645). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 ISK (High: 1.3206 / Low: 1.3089).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0397

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.3850) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.3589), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0261 (+1.92%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.3850

2013 Avg (December) 1.3589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3509	1.3298	1.3418
February	1.3434	1.3066	1.3243
March	1.3155	1.2942	1.3041
April	1.3053	1.2872	1.2942
May	1.3005	1.2825	1.2880
June	1.3021	1.2870	1.2970
July	1.3136	1.2828	1.3011
August	1.3206	1.3089	1.3152
September	1.3550	1.3210	1.3385
October	1.3623	1.3474	1.3541
November	1.3901	1.3629	1.3741
December	1.4042	1.3645	1.3850