YEARLY HIGH
16.8566 ISK
YEARLY LOW
15.2380 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.9542 ISK

2014 SBD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 16.8566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 15.2380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6186 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0475 to the December average rate of 16.5590, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 16.8566 was down 7.74% compared to the 2013 peak of 18.2704, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,283 ISK
2013 Average 85,337 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 76,190 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,093.03 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

16.7339
15.2921
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 15.6358, compared to 16.2725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.5909 ISK (High: 16.8566 / Low: 16.2657). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2065 ISK (High: 15.5720 / Low: 15.3656).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5909
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3214 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 16.5590) against the same month in 2013 (average: 16.3107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2483 (+1.52%).

2014 Avg (December) 16.5590
2013 Avg (December) 16.3107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.2006 15.8890 16.0475
February 15.9582 15.5239 15.7261
March 15.6429 15.4058 15.5255
April 15.5720 15.3656 15.4338
May 15.5300 15.2380 15.4123
June 15.8280 15.4779 15.6697
July 15.9649 15.5484 15.7806
August 16.1817 15.8784 16.0264
September 16.4032 16.0928 16.2966
October 16.5228 16.2526 16.3587
November 16.7868 16.5308 16.6137
December 16.8566 16.2657 16.5590