YEARLY HIGH
1.1536 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.0391 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0896 ISK

2015 JPY to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the JPY to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 1.1536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 1.0391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1145 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1104 to the December average rate of 1.0662, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.1536 was up 1.07% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.1414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 576,813 ISK
2014 Average 551,490 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 519,545 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,267.68 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.1473
1.0444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to ISK 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 1.1105, compared to 1.0687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0878 ISK (High: 1.1489 / Low: 1.0612). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0222 ISK (High: 1.1040 / Low: 1.0819).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0878
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0222

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0431 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 1.1387) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.0957), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0430 (+3.92%).

2015 Avg (April) 1.1387
2014 Avg (April) 1.0957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1489 1.0612 1.1104
February 1.1360 1.1011 1.1122
March 1.1528 1.1110 1.1376
April 1.1536 1.1032 1.1387
May 1.1040 1.0819 1.0956
June 1.0820 1.0583 1.0683
July 1.1040 1.0774 1.0864
August 1.0844 1.0606 1.0709
September 1.0881 1.0528 1.0660
October 1.0679 1.0391 1.0530
November 1.0814 1.0592 1.0700
December 1.0765 1.0524 1.0662