2015 KES to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5250 ISK

YEARLY LOW

1.1985 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3472 ISK

2015 KES to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 1.5250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 1.1985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3265 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4386 to the December average rate of 1.2683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.5250 was up 8.60% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.4042, 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 7,625 ISK

2014 Average 6,632 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 5,993 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,632.36 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.5197

1.1873

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 1.4264, compared to 1.2679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4264

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.1007 ISK (High: 1.3329 / Low: 1.2321). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 ISK (High: 1.4574 / Low: 1.4338).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1007

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0836 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 1.4920) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.3041), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1879 (+14.41%).

2015 Avg (March) 1.4920

2014 Avg (March) 1.3041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4715	1.4058	1.4386
February	1.4574	1.4338	1.4437
March	1.5250	1.4580	1.4920
April	1.4881	1.3918	1.4580
May	1.3902	1.3583	1.3744
June	1.3807	1.3285	1.3517
July	1.3356	1.3003	1.3224
August	1.3329	1.2321	1.2868
September	1.2353	1.1985	1.2150
October	1.2729	1.2030	1.2316
November	1.3008	1.2567	1.2834
December	1.2953	1.2466	1.2683