YEARLY HIGH
45.1260 ISK
YEARLY LOW
37.7946 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.4879 ISK

2015 PEN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PEN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 45.1260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 37.7946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3314 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.7383 to the December average rate of 38.3742, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 45.1260 was up 5.50% compared to the 2014 peak of 42.7750, 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 225,630 ISK
2014 Average 205,457 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 188,973 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,656.80 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

44.8504
37.7855
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 43.0768, compared to 39.8990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1779 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.0768
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.8990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 3.2443 ISK (High: 42.2194 / Low: 38.9751). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4641 ISK (High: 39.5349 / Low: 39.0708).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.2443
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4641

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.5754 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 44.2616) against the same month in 2014 (average: 40.2063), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0553 (+10.09%).

2015 Avg (March) 44.2616
2014 Avg (March) 40.2063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.9945 42.5576 43.7383
February 43.5431 42.6773 42.9092
March 45.1260 43.0319 44.2616
April 44.3910 42.0973 43.6546
May 42.9454 41.4488 42.0792
June 42.7705 41.3285 41.8180
July 42.7780 41.6690 42.1239
August 42.2194 38.9751 40.7606
September 40.3262 39.3740 39.8085
October 39.4226 38.3856 38.9990
November 39.5349 39.0708 39.3276
December 39.2766 37.7946 38.3742