YEARLY HIGH
13.8941 BIF
YEARLY LOW
12.2455 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3214 BIF

2014 ISK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ISK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 13.8941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 12.2455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6486 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3811 to the December average rate of 12.4938, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 13.8941 was up 2.68% compared to the 2013 peak of 13.5317, 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 69,471 BIF
2013 Average 63,521 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 61,228 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,242.92 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

13.9255
12.3637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to BIF 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 13.6431, compared to 12.9998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.4730 BIF (High: 12.7185 / Low: 12.2455). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2191 BIF (High: 13.7509 / Low: 13.5318).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4730
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3426 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 13.7571) against the same month in 2013 (average: 12.4567), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3004 (+10.44%).

2014 Avg (March) 13.7571
2013 Avg (March) 12.4567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5063 13.2371 13.3811
February 13.7880 13.4007 13.5760
March 13.8941 13.6490 13.7571
April 13.8811 13.6597 13.7954
May 13.8737 13.6390 13.7408
June 13.7509 13.5318 13.6082
July 13.7592 13.3777 13.5655
August 13.4668 13.1954 13.3676
September 13.2703 12.8103 13.0251
October 13.0447 12.6538 12.9075
November 12.8010 12.5315 12.6392
December 12.7185 12.2455 12.4938