2026 KES to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9807 ISK

YEARLY LOW

0.9362 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9587 ISK

2026 KES to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.9807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.9362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0444 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9671 to the December average rate of 0.9537, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.9807 was down 10.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.1017, 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 4,903 ISK

2025 Average 4,961 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 4,681 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 222.16 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.9722

0.9476

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.9576, compared to 0.9619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9576

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0444 ISK (High: 0.9807 / Low: 0.9362). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 ISK (High: 0.9507 / Low: 0.9499).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0444

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.9671) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0849), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1177 (-10.85%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.9671

2025 Avg (January) 1.0849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9807	0.9362	0.9671
February	0.9563	0.9415	0.9496
March	0.9769	0.9416	0.9625
April	0.9665	0.9411	0.9500
May	0.9507	0.9499	0.9503
June	0.9792	0.9513	0.9659
July	0.9757	0.9574	0.9702
August	0.9579	0.9494	0.9537