YEARLY HIGH
0.0081 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0071 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0076 USD

2015 ISK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ISK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.0081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.0071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0076 to the December average rate of 0.0077, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0081 was down 9.92% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0089, 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 40 USD
2014 Average 43 USD
Yearly Trough Low 36 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.57 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0080
0.0072
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 0.0075, compared to 0.0077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 USD (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0074). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0076 / Low: 0.0075).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.0079) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0083), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-4.51%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.0079
2014 Avg (October) 0.0083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0078 0.0074 0.0076
February 0.0076 0.0075 0.0076
March 0.0075 0.0071 0.0073
April 0.0076 0.0072 0.0074
May 0.0077 0.0074 0.0076
June 0.0076 0.0074 0.0076
July 0.0076 0.0074 0.0075
August 0.0078 0.0074 0.0076
September 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
October 0.0081 0.0077 0.0079
November 0.0078 0.0075 0.0076
December 0.0079 0.0076 0.0077