YEARLY HIGH
0.3570 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.3255 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3421 GMD

2014 ISK to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ISK to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.3570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.3255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0315 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3290 to the December average rate of 0.3442, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3570 was up 8.28% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3297, 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 1,785 GMD
2013 Average 1,389 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,628 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157.43 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3546
0.3267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to GMD 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 0.3415, compared to 0.3426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0305 GMD (High: 0.3570 / Low: 0.3265). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 GMD (High: 0.3445 / Low: 0.3400).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0305
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 0.3394) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0688 (+25.41%).

2014 Avg (October) 0.3394
2013 Avg (October) 0.2706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3315 0.3255 0.3290
February 0.3385 0.3291 0.3339
March 0.3402 0.3348 0.3380
April 0.3546 0.3368 0.3464
May 0.3544 0.3497 0.3523
June 0.3522 0.3466 0.3493
July 0.3518 0.3437 0.3471
August 0.3445 0.3400 0.3427
September 0.3409 0.3273 0.3335
October 0.3570 0.3265 0.3394
November 0.3538 0.3455 0.3489
December 0.3492 0.3374 0.3442