YEARLY HIGH
1.1129 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.8340 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0293 ISK

2024 KES to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KES to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 1.1129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.8340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2789 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8570 to the December average rate of 1.0724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.1129 was down 4.98% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.1712, 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 5,564 ISK
2023 Average 4,956 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 4,170 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,394.34 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.0940
0.8355
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 0.9926, compared to 1.0661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9926
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.1309 ISK (High: 0.9676 / Low: 0.8367). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 ISK (High: 1.0816 / Low: 1.0609).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1309
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 1.0684) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.0159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0525 (+5.17%).

2024 Avg (April) 1.0684
2023 Avg (April) 1.0159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8831 0.8340 0.8570
February 0.9676 0.8367 0.9055
March 1.0545 0.9395 0.9990
April 1.1129 1.0430 1.0684
May 1.0802 1.0344 1.0552
June 1.0851 1.0507 1.0702
July 1.0806 1.0465 1.0673
August 1.0774 1.0563 1.0666
September 1.0782 1.0451 1.0619
October 1.0720 1.0479 1.0604
November 1.0828 1.0555 1.0681
December 1.0816 1.0609 1.0724