YEARLY HIGH
1.6839 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.2223 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5360 ISK

2025 RUB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the RUB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1.6839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.2223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4616 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3685 to the December average rate of 1.6079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.6839 was up 1.07% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.6660, 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 8,419 ISK
2024 Average 7,453 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 6,112 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,307.76 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.6319
1.3446
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 1.5301, compared to 1.5418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 0.2170 ISK (High: 1.4394 / Low: 1.2223). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0354 ISK (High: 1.5547 / Low: 1.5192).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2170
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0669 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 1.6079) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.3373), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2706 (+20.23%).

2025 Avg (December) 1.6079
2024 Avg (December) 1.3373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4394 1.2223 1.3685
February 1.5992 1.4056 1.5159
March 1.6293 1.5054 1.5640
April 1.5755 1.5314 1.5511
May 1.6487 1.5577 1.6027
June 1.6319 1.5410 1.5786
July 1.5713 1.5074 1.5454
August 1.5547 1.5192 1.5351
September 1.5325 1.4376 1.4682
October 1.5651 1.4591 1.5093
November 1.6467 1.5455 1.5850
December 1.6839 1.5568 1.6079