YEARLY HIGH
0.8992 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.8401 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8637 KES

2021 ISK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ISK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.8992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.8401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0591 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8551 to the December average rate of 0.8685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.8992 was up 1.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8855, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ISK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,496 KES
2020 Average 3,941 KES
Yearly Trough Low 4,200 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 295.71 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.8860
0.8521
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ISK to KES 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.8640, compared to 0.8634 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.8640
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.8634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0440 KES (High: 0.8927 / Low: 0.8486). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 KES (High: 0.8732 / Low: 0.8622).

May Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0440
December Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.8832) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7841), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0991 (+12.64%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.8832
2020 Avg (June) 0.7841

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Month High Low Average
January 0.8656 0.8486 0.8551
February 0.8706 0.8426 0.8549
March 0.8774 0.8510 0.8616
April 0.8808 0.8401 0.8576
May 0.8927 0.8486 0.8717
June 0.8992 0.8724 0.8832
July 0.8779 0.8574 0.8698
August 0.8786 0.8553 0.8665
September 0.8705 0.8464 0.8597
October 0.8669 0.8517 0.8589
November 0.8683 0.8439 0.8572
December 0.8732 0.8622 0.8685