YEARLY HIGH
0.0089 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0079 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0086 USD

2014 ISK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ISK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.0089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0086 to the December average rate of 0.0080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0089 was up 3.01% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0087, 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 45 USD
2013 Average 41 USD
Yearly Trough Low 39 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.43 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0090
0.0079
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to USD 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 0.0088, compared to 0.0084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0003 USD (High: 0.0085 / Low: 0.0083). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0089 / Low: 0.0088).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 0.0089) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0084), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+5.96%).

2014 Avg (April) 0.0089
2013 Avg (April) 0.0084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0087 0.0086 0.0086
February 0.0089 0.0086 0.0088
March 0.0089 0.0088 0.0089
April 0.0089 0.0088 0.0089
May 0.0089 0.0088 0.0089
June 0.0089 0.0087 0.0088
July 0.0089 0.0087 0.0088
August 0.0087 0.0086 0.0086
September 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
October 0.0083 0.0082 0.0083
November 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
December 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080