YEARLY HIGH
0.5684 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.3659 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4653 RUB

2015 ISK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ISK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.5684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.3659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2026 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4874 to the December average rate of 0.5405, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5684 was up 2.50% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5546, 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 2,842 RUB
2014 Average 1,646 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 1,829 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,012.77 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5562
0.3674
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 0.4334, compared to 0.4971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0925 RUB (High: 0.5504 / Low: 0.4580). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0223 RUB (High: 0.5332 / Low: 0.5108).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0925
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0223

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0502 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.5405) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.4493), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0912 (+20.29%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.5405
2014 Avg (December) 0.4493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5228 0.4585 0.4874
February 0.5247 0.4619 0.4869
March 0.4673 0.4219 0.4396
April 0.4216 0.3659 0.3894
May 0.3954 0.3726 0.3831
June 0.4237 0.3954 0.4140
July 0.4559 0.4184 0.4279
August 0.5504 0.4580 0.4965
September 0.5332 0.5108 0.5226
October 0.5198 0.4833 0.4986
November 0.5106 0.4880 0.4965
December 0.5684 0.5033 0.5405