2018 NOK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.3335 KES

YEARLY LOW

11.5956 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.4570 KES

2018 NOK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 13.3335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 11.5956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7379 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0129 to the December average rate of 11.8374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.3335 was down 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.3605, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,668 KES

2017 Average 62,593 KES

Yearly Trough Low 57,978 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,689.49 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.1408

11.7189

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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: Jan–Jun) was 12.7791, compared to 12.1349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7791

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.7439 KES (High: 13.3165 / Low: 12.5726). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2831 KES (High: 12.2073 / Low: 11.9241).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7439

November Spread (Stable) ±0.2831

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3945 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 12.9435) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.4396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5039 (+4.05%).

2018 Avg (February) 12.9435

2017 Avg (February) 12.4396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.3165	12.5726	13.0129
February	13.3335	12.6301	12.9435
March	13.1654	12.8165	13.0223
April	13.0164	12.5183	12.8242
May	12.5746	12.2227	12.4297
June	12.6274	12.3426	12.4419
July	12.5747	12.2475	12.3785
August	12.3088	11.8839	12.0679
September	12.4642	11.9138	12.2157
October	12.3960	12.0835	12.2389
November	12.2073	11.9241	12.0713
December	12.0619	11.5956	11.8374