YEARLY HIGH
17.6640 ISK
YEARLY LOW
13.8338 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.4155 ISK

2014 ARS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ARS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 17.6640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 13.8338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8302 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6648 to the December average rate of 14.6624, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 17.6640 was down 32.69% compared to the 2013 peak of 26.2447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88,320 ISK
2013 Average 112,239 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 69,169 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,151.05 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

16.9365
13.6759
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 14.5777, compared to 14.2533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.5777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 3.2835 ISK (High: 17.6640 / Low: 14.3806). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1682 ISK (High: 14.1402 / Low: 13.9720).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.2835
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1682

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.1271 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 16.6648) against the same month in 2013 (average: 25.9885), the exchange rate shifted by -9.3238 (-35.88%).

2014 Avg (January) 16.6648
2013 Avg (January) 25.9885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.6640 14.3806 16.6648
February 14.7258 14.3195 14.5377
March 14.3096 14.1017 14.2392
April 14.1366 13.9519 14.0298
May 14.1402 13.9720 14.0105
June 14.0596 13.8771 13.9845
July 14.1111 13.8489 14.0046
August 14.0358 13.8338 13.9476
September 14.3257 13.9115 14.1316
October 14.3452 14.1668 14.2515
November 14.6972 14.3343 14.5221
December 14.9995 14.4506 14.6624