YEARLY HIGH
1.1017 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.9313 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9926 ISK

2025 KES to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the KES to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 1.1017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.9313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1704 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0849 to the December average rate of 0.9798, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.1017 was down 1.01% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.1129, 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 5,508 ISK
2024 Average 5,148 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 4,657 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 851.83 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.1016
0.9271
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 1.0283, compared to 0.9570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.0688 ISK (High: 1.0868 / Low: 1.0180). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 ISK (High: 0.9901 / Low: 0.9712).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0688
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0461 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0461

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 1.0871) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.9055), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1816 (+20.05%).

2025 Avg (February) 1.0871
2024 Avg (February) 0.9055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0957 1.0746 1.0849
February 1.1017 1.0710 1.0871
March 1.0868 1.0180 1.0410
April 1.0298 0.9706 0.9978
May 1.0226 0.9793 0.9983
June 0.9856 0.9327 0.9610
July 0.9639 0.9334 0.9426
August 0.9671 0.9449 0.9507
September 0.9550 0.9313 0.9417
October 0.9714 0.9340 0.9458
November 0.9897 0.9675 0.9812
December 0.9901 0.9712 0.9798