2015 RUB to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7331 ISK

YEARLY LOW

1.7592 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1775 ISK

2015 RUB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 2.7331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.7592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9739 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0540 to the December average rate of 1.8516, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.7331 was down 22.61% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.5313, 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 13,665 ISK

2014 Average 15,395 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 8,796 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,869.35 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.6869

1.7757

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 2.3311, compared to 2.0239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3311

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.3668 ISK (High: 2.1835 / Low: 1.8167). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0819 ISK (High: 1.9576 / Low: 1.8756).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3668

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0819

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3192 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 2.5724) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.1476), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5753 (-18.28%).

2015 Avg (April) 2.5724

2014 Avg (April) 3.1476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1809	1.9128	2.0540
February	2.1650	1.9060	2.0568
March	2.3704	2.1399	2.2767
April	2.7331	2.3718	2.5724
May	2.6835	2.5291	2.6110
June	2.5288	2.3600	2.4160
July	2.3899	2.1937	2.3381
August	2.1835	1.8167	2.0189
September	1.9576	1.8756	1.9140
October	2.0691	1.9238	2.0063
November	2.0493	1.9586	2.0143
December	1.9869	1.7592	1.8516