YEARLY HIGH
434.2899 ISK
YEARLY LOW
397.2265 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
409.6335 ISK

2014 KWD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KWD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 434.2899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 397.2265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.0634 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 409.6011 to the December average rate of 428.7574, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 434.2899 was down 5.40% compared to the 2013 peak of 459.0813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,171,450 ISK
2013 Average 2,150,697 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,986,133 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185,316.94 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

431.7466
395.8765
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 402.7672, compared to 416.4999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.7327 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 402.7672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 416.4999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 10.6571 ISK (High: 434.2899 / Low: 423.6328). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9089 ISK (High: 401.1354 / Low: 397.2265).

December Spread (Volatile) ±10.6571
April Spread (Stable) ±3.9089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.7991 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 428.7574) against the same month in 2013 (average: 415.0080), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7495 (+3.31%).

2014 Avg (December) 428.7574
2013 Avg (December) 415.0080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 413.3170 406.9452 409.6011
February 409.6469 400.7300 404.8019
March 403.8149 397.8148 400.6925
April 401.1354 397.2265 398.8656
May 402.3322 397.8563 399.8294
June 405.0898 400.4314 402.8124
July 407.7400 399.6636 404.3555
August 410.4668 406.0737 408.5566
September 419.5489 410.9181 414.6936
October 419.9927 415.6645 418.0934
November 428.3448 420.3027 424.5429
December 434.2899 423.6328 428.7574