YEARLY HIGH
42.7750 ISK
YEARLY LOW
39.8396 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.0881 ISK

2014 PEN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PEN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 42.7750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 39.8396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9353 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.2000 to the December average rate of 42.2871, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 42.7750 was down 15.88% compared to the 2013 peak of 50.8497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 213,875 ISK
2013 Average 226,294 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 199,198 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,676.56 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

42.4952
39.9982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 40.5427, compared to 41.6336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0909 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.5427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.6336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 1.1654 ISK (High: 42.7750 / Low: 41.6096). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4737 ISK (High: 40.4372 / Low: 39.9635).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.1654
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4737

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5987 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5987

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 42.2871) against the same month in 2013 (average: 42.0973), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1899 (+0.45%).

2014 Avg (December) 42.2871
2013 Avg (December) 42.0973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.7325 40.7100 41.2000
February 41.0179 40.2774 40.6013
March 40.4372 39.9635 40.2063
April 40.4336 39.9250 40.2145
May 40.8556 39.8396 40.3546
June 40.9171 40.3602 40.6794
July 41.3560 40.2684 40.9846
August 41.5463 40.9473 41.1931
September 41.8348 41.0204 41.4989
October 41.9072 41.3151 41.5773
November 42.6820 41.7398 42.2603
December 42.7750 41.6096 42.2871