YEARLY HIGH
0.1585 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.1202 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1425 MDL

2015 ISK to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ISK to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.1585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.1202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0384 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1267 to the December average rate of 0.1521, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1585 was up 26.55% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1253, 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 793 MDL
2014 Average 600 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 601 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 191.78 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1603
0.1236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to MDL 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 0.1348, compared to 0.1501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0148 MDL (High: 0.1350 / Low: 0.1202). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 MDL (High: 0.1585 / Low: 0.1546).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.1572) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0359 (+29.58%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.1572
2014 Avg (October) 0.1213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1350 0.1202 0.1267
February 0.1436 0.1354 0.1406
March 0.1385 0.1298 0.1342
April 0.1377 0.1281 0.1322
May 0.1381 0.1320 0.1352
June 0.1460 0.1344 0.1399
July 0.1435 0.1388 0.1414
August 0.1490 0.1395 0.1440
September 0.1578 0.1492 0.1538
October 0.1585 0.1546 0.1572
November 0.1563 0.1503 0.1523
December 0.1550 0.1499 0.1521