YEARLY HIGH
6.2879 ISK
YEARLY LOW
5.7250 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9307 ISK

2014 ETB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ETB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 6.2879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 5.7250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5629 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0397 to the December average rate of 6.2095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 6.2879 was down 11.32% compared to the 2013 peak of 7.0907, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,440 ISK
2013 Average 32,635 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 28,625 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,814.71 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

6.2534
5.7257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 5.8615, compared to 6.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.2410 ISK (High: 6.0848 / Low: 5.8438). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0687 ISK (High: 5.8804 / Low: 5.8118).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2410
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0687

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1022 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 6.2095) against the same month in 2013 (average: 6.1407), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0688 (+1.12%).

2014 Avg (December) 6.2095
2013 Avg (December) 6.1407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1128 5.9778 6.0397
February 6.0848 5.8438 5.9375
March 5.9223 5.7896 5.8482
April 5.8236 5.7356 5.7721
May 5.8067 5.7250 5.7697
June 5.8392 5.7605 5.8018
July 5.8332 5.7296 5.7884
August 5.8804 5.8118 5.8464
September 6.0645 5.8688 5.9655
October 6.0692 5.9883 6.0354
November 6.2346 6.0752 6.1547
December 6.2879 6.1259 6.2095