YEARLY HIGH
10.6682 ISK
YEARLY LOW
9.0962 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0965 ISK

2024 SCR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SCR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 10.6682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 9.0962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5720 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2316 to the December average rate of 9.8321, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 10.6682 was down 4.00% compared to the 2023 peak of 11.1123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,341 ISK
2023 Average 51,318 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 45,481 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,860.06 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

10.3705
9.7832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 10.1821, compared to 10.0109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1712 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 1.4838 ISK (High: 10.6682 / Low: 9.1845). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4655 ISK (High: 10.4221 / Low: 9.9565).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.4838
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4655

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2115 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 10.0375) against the same month in 2023 (average: 9.8588), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1787 (+1.81%).

2024 Avg (August) 10.0375
2023 Avg (August) 9.8588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5161 9.9052 10.2316
February 10.5319 9.9893 10.2351
March 10.3078 9.5434 10.0957
April 10.5587 9.8297 10.3216
May 10.4221 9.9565 10.1642
June 10.2961 9.5024 10.0443
July 10.2692 9.7334 9.9833
August 10.6682 9.1845 10.0375
September 10.5350 9.6877 10.1833
October 10.5287 9.0962 9.9857
November 10.3711 9.6305 10.0436
December 10.4289 9.1430 9.8321