YEARLY HIGH
0.0656 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0593 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0627 SBD

2014 ISK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ISK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.0656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0623 to the December average rate of 0.0604, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0656 was up 4.19% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0630, 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 328 SBD
2013 Average 293 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 297 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.51 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0654
0.0597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SBD 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 0.0640, compared to 0.0615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0022 SBD (High: 0.0615 / Low: 0.0593). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SBD (High: 0.0651 / Low: 0.0642).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.0649) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0598), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+8.45%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.0649
2013 Avg (May) 0.0598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0629 0.0617 0.0623
February 0.0644 0.0627 0.0636
March 0.0649 0.0639 0.0644
April 0.0651 0.0642 0.0648
May 0.0656 0.0644 0.0649
June 0.0646 0.0632 0.0638
July 0.0643 0.0626 0.0634
August 0.0630 0.0618 0.0624
September 0.0621 0.0610 0.0614
October 0.0615 0.0605 0.0611
November 0.0605 0.0596 0.0602
December 0.0615 0.0593 0.0604