YEARLY HIGH
6.5806 ISK
YEARLY LOW
5.6493 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0801 ISK

2015 HNL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the HNL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 6.5806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 5.6493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9313 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2406 to the December average rate of 5.9234, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 6.5806 was up 8.80% compared to the 2014 peak of 6.0486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,903 ISK
2014 Average 28,594 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 28,246 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,656.68 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

6.4625
5.6989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 6.2156, compared to 5.9446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.4712 ISK (High: 6.4726 / Low: 6.0013). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1229 ISK (High: 6.3275 / Low: 6.2046).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4712
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1229

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.2813 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 6.3989) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.8367), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5621 (+9.63%).

2015 Avg (March) 6.3989
2014 Avg (March) 5.8367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4124 6.0470 6.2406
February 6.3275 6.2046 6.2469
March 6.5806 6.2902 6.3989
April 6.4726 6.0013 6.3168
May 6.1833 5.9422 6.0355
June 6.1623 6.0207 6.0551
July 6.2310 6.0641 6.1363
August 6.1488 5.8385 6.0190
September 5.9448 5.7780 5.8546
October 5.8787 5.6493 5.7625
November 6.0607 5.8187 5.9719
December 6.0420 5.8025 5.9234