YEARLY HIGH
37.8631 ISK
YEARLY LOW
35.9453 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.7695 ISK

2024 SAR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SAR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 37.8631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 35.9453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9179 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.5065 to the December average rate of 36.9177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 37.8631 was down 1.97% compared to the 2023 peak of 38.6232, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 189,316 ISK
2023 Average 183,749 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 179,726 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,589.27 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

37.4924
36.3398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 36.8674, compared to 36.6716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1957 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.8674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.6716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 1.1242 ISK (High: 37.1382 / Low: 36.0141). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5848 ISK (High: 37.0172 / Low: 36.4324).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1242
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5848

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3875 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3875

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 37.3963) against the same month in 2023 (average: 36.3878), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0085 (+2.77%).

2024 Avg (April) 37.3963
2023 Avg (April) 36.3878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.7775 36.0204 36.5065
February 37.0258 36.3191 36.7277
March 37.1382 36.0141 36.5845
April 37.8631 36.8909 37.3963
May 37.3506 36.6033 37.0088
June 37.2260 36.5461 36.9804
July 37.0172 36.4324 36.7130
August 37.0434 36.3153 36.7123
September 37.0210 35.9453 36.4908
October 36.8225 36.0281 36.4359
November 37.2074 36.2506 36.7600
December 37.2104 36.5876 36.9177