2014 ISK to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ISK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |