YEARLY HIGH
0.5546 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.2832 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3291 RUB

2014 ISK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ISK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.5546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.2832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2714 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2912 to the December average rate of 0.4493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 54.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5546 was up 94.16% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2856, 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 2,773 RUB
2013 Average 1,307 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 1,416 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,357.08 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.4651
0.2754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to RUB 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 0.3084, compared to 0.3498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0414 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.1486 RUB (High: 0.5546 / Low: 0.4060). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 RUB (High: 0.3173 / Low: 0.3092).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1486
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.4493) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1691 (+60.36%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.4493
2013 Avg (December) 0.2802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3043 0.2832 0.2912
February 0.3192 0.3005 0.3086
March 0.3262 0.3121 0.3205
April 0.3224 0.3117 0.3177
May 0.3203 0.3020 0.3099
June 0.3094 0.2971 0.3025
July 0.3101 0.2984 0.3042
August 0.3173 0.3092 0.3121
September 0.3272 0.3126 0.3196
October 0.3538 0.3274 0.3385
November 0.4039 0.3524 0.3752
December 0.5546 0.4060 0.4493