YEARLY HIGH
175.7924 STD
YEARLY LOW
158.1841 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
167.4642 STD

2015 ISK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ISK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 175.7924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 158.1841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.6083 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.0602 to the December average rate of 173.3989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 175.7924 was up 8.74% compared to the 2014 peak of 161.6600, 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 878,962 STD
2014 Average 791,561 STD
Yearly Trough Low 790,921 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,041.27 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

175.4641
158.6598
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 164.4222, compared to 170.5062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.0840 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 164.4222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 170.5062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 4.4515 STD (High: 162.6356 / Low: 158.1841). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5655 STD (High: 164.1888 / Low: 162.6233).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.4515
February Spread (Stable) ±1.5655

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9856 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9856

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 173.3989) against the same month in 2014 (average: 158.8869), the exchange rate shifted by +14.5120 (+9.13%).

2015 Avg (December) 173.3989
2014 Avg (December) 158.8869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 162.6356 158.1841 160.0602
February 164.1888 162.6233 163.5307
March 167.0210 163.7619 165.2787
April 168.0727 164.8105 166.6750
May 167.6333 164.0679 165.6895
June 166.9356 164.3120 165.2990
July 167.1287 165.0299 166.0467
August 168.4544 164.2052 166.8659
September 171.6087 168.3025 170.2961
October 174.1767 170.6359 172.3659
November 175.1718 172.9451 174.0637
December 175.7924 172.0610 173.3989