2018 KES to NOK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0862 NOK

YEARLY LOW

0.0750 NOK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0804 NOK

2018 KES to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.0862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0112 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0769 to the December average rate of 0.0845, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0862 was up 2.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0845, 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 431 NOK

2017 Average 400 NOK

Yearly Trough Low 375 NOK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.20 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0853

0.0760

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KES to NOK 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 0.0783, compared to 0.0824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0783

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0044 NOK (High: 0.0795 / Low: 0.0751). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 NOK (High: 0.0810 / Low: 0.0792).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0845) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0806), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+4.81%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0845

2017 Avg (December) 0.0806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0795	0.0751	0.0769
February	0.0792	0.0750	0.0773
March	0.0780	0.0760	0.0768
April	0.0799	0.0768	0.0780
May	0.0818	0.0795	0.0805
June	0.0810	0.0792	0.0804
July	0.0816	0.0795	0.0808
August	0.0841	0.0812	0.0829
September	0.0839	0.0802	0.0819
October	0.0828	0.0807	0.0817
November	0.0839	0.0819	0.0828
December	0.0862	0.0829	0.0845