YEARLY HIGH
0.2200 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.1770 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1959 ISK

2015 SOS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SOS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.2200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.1770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0430 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1838 to the December average rate of 0.2104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2200 was up 24.22% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,100 ISK
2014 Average 655 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 885 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 214.98 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2150
0.1809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.1899, compared to 0.2019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0144 ISK (High: 0.1914 / Low: 0.1770). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 ISK (High: 0.1901 / Low: 0.1861).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.2104) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1715), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0389 (+22.71%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.2104
2014 Avg (December) 0.1715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1914 0.1770 0.1838
February 0.1901 0.1861 0.1882
March 0.1984 0.1899 0.1950
April 0.1995 0.1876 0.1941
May 0.1927 0.1864 0.1893
June 0.1924 0.1875 0.1894
July 0.2007 0.1907 0.1961
August 0.2006 0.1926 0.1975
September 0.2020 0.1935 0.1969
October 0.2068 0.1939 0.1982
November 0.2175 0.2056 0.2121
December 0.2200 0.2068 0.2104