YEARLY HIGH
0.1168 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1035 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1090 SCR

2014 ISK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ISK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 0.1168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.1035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0134 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1043 to the December average rate of 0.1117, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1168 was up 11.42% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1049, 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 584 SCR
2013 Average 495 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 517 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.80 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1158
0.1032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SCR 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 0.1070, compared to 0.1109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0100 SCR (High: 0.1149 / Low: 0.1049). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SCR (High: 0.1053 / Low: 0.1035).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 0.1128) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0130 (+13.01%).

2014 Avg (October) 0.1128
2013 Avg (October) 0.0998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1053 0.1035 0.1043
February 0.1072 0.1046 0.1062
March 0.1089 0.1061 0.1076
April 0.1097 0.1060 0.1076
May 0.1112 0.1064 0.1083
June 0.1094 0.1071 0.1080
July 0.1097 0.1067 0.1078
August 0.1112 0.1063 0.1085
September 0.1109 0.1087 0.1100
October 0.1168 0.1086 0.1128
November 0.1164 0.1136 0.1148
December 0.1149 0.1049 0.1117