YEARLY HIGH
3.5313 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.8031 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0801 ISK

2014 RUB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RUB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 3.5313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.8031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7282 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4356 to the December average rate of 2.2368, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.5313 was down 17.62% compared to the 2013 peak of 4.2865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,657 ISK
2013 Average 19,191 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 9,016 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,641.06 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

3.5555
2.1169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 3.2466, compared to 2.9137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.6599 ISK (High: 2.4630 / Low: 1.8031). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0822 ISK (High: 3.2340 / Low: 3.1518).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6599
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0822

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4312 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 3.4356) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.2523), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8168 (-19.21%).

2014 Avg (January) 3.4356
2013 Avg (January) 4.2523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5313 3.2863 3.4356
February 3.3274 3.1331 3.2412
March 3.2041 3.0659 3.1208
April 3.2077 3.1017 3.1476
May 3.3109 3.1221 3.2278
June 3.3660 3.2318 3.3062
July 3.3516 3.2248 3.2876
August 3.2340 3.1518 3.2045
September 3.1993 3.0562 3.1292
October 3.0541 2.8268 2.9560
November 2.8374 2.4758 2.6680
December 2.4630 1.8031 2.2368