YEARLY HIGH
63.5985 ISK
YEARLY LOW
55.8830 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.3390 ISK

2014 BBD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BBD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 63.5985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 55.8830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7155 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.8771 to the December average rate of 62.6431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 63.5985 was down 1.89% compared to the 2013 peak of 64.8213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 317,993 ISK
2013 Average 305,219 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 279,415 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,577.50 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

63.2932
55.4912
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 56.7808, compared to 59.8973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.7808
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.8973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 1.9850 ISK (High: 60.4870 / Low: 58.5020). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6830 ISK (High: 56.5660 / Low: 55.8830).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.9850
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6830

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7480 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 62.6431) against the same month in 2013 (average: 58.6471), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9959 (+6.81%).

2014 Avg (December) 62.6431
2013 Avg (December) 58.6471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.3895 57.4715 57.8771
February 57.8870 56.4340 57.1291
March 56.8650 56.0030 56.4202
April 56.5660 55.8830 56.1414
May 56.6870 55.9010 56.3005
June 57.1450 56.4300 56.8164
July 57.6420 56.3130 57.0927
August 58.4220 57.5240 57.9650
September 60.4870 58.5020 59.4694
October 60.8770 60.0230 60.4084
November 62.3760 60.9750 61.8050
December 63.5985 61.7470 62.6431