YEARLY HIGH
9.4060 KRW
YEARLY LOW
7.8999 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5896 KRW

2015 ISK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ISK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 9.4060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 7.8999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5061 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2881 to the December average rate of 9.0513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 9.4060 was down 1.50% compared to the 2014 peak of 9.5493, 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 47,030 KRW
2014 Average 45,164 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 39,500 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,530.46 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

9.3935
7.8549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to KRW 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 8.2360, compared to 8.9431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.6768 KRW (High: 9.3390 / Low: 8.6622). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1749 KRW (High: 8.2602 / Low: 8.0854).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6768
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1749

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2558 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 9.2653) against the same month in 2014 (average: 8.7054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5599 (+6.43%).

2015 Avg (September) 9.2653
2014 Avg (September) 8.7054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6396 7.9862 8.2881
February 8.4257 8.2353 8.3372
March 8.2602 8.0854 8.1330
April 8.1454 7.8999 7.9831
May 8.3554 8.1663 8.2491
June 8.5249 8.2536 8.4255
July 8.7390 8.4499 8.5473
August 9.3390 8.6622 8.9399
September 9.4060 9.1630 9.2653
October 9.2736 8.7934 9.0555
November 8.9251 8.6512 8.7996
December 9.2932 8.7488 9.0513