YEARLY HIGH
161.6600 STD
YEARLY LOW
153.9149 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.3090 STD

2014 ISK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ISK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 161.6600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 153.9149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7451 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.5439 to the December average rate of 158.8869, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 161.6600 was up 0.20% compared to the 2013 peak of 161.3366, 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 808,300 STD
2013 Average 757,174 STD
Yearly Trough Low 769,575 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,725.29 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

160.5269
155.0909
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to STD 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 157.5201, compared to 159.0979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.5201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.0979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 3.1242 STD (High: 160.7003 / Low: 157.5761). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2158 STD (High: 158.5783 / Low: 157.3624).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.1242
April Spread (Stable) ±1.2158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.0381 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 160.0739) against the same month in 2013 (average: 148.9548), the exchange rate shifted by +11.1191 (+7.46%).

2014 Avg (October) 160.0739
2013 Avg (October) 148.9548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 156.5981 153.9149 155.5439
February 158.2807 155.8458 157.1783
March 158.4527 155.6643 157.1164
April 158.5783 157.3624 158.1328
May 159.5544 156.8856 158.5307
June 159.4851 158.0060 158.6183
July 159.4863 156.9358 158.2400
August 159.4833 157.8276 158.7015
September 160.8291 158.8902 159.6492
October 161.6600 159.0661 160.0739
November 160.2364 157.3231 159.0358
December 160.7003 157.5761 158.8869