YEARLY HIGH
1.0324 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.8690 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9734 ISK

2016 ALL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ALL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 1.0324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.8690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1634 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0225 to the December average rate of 0.8780, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0324 was down 6.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1100, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,162 ISK
2015 Average 5,237 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 4,345 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 816.95 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0414
0.8632
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 1.0160, compared to 0.9307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0362 ISK (High: 0.9816 / Low: 0.9454). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 ISK (High: 1.0135 / Low: 1.0041).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0362
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0302 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.0265) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0694), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0429 (-4.01%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.0265
2015 Avg (February) 1.0694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0295 1.0127 1.0225
February 1.0324 1.0090 1.0265
March 1.0251 1.0119 1.0192
April 1.0212 1.0061 1.0133
May 1.0135 1.0041 1.0105
June 1.0100 0.9956 1.0041
July 0.9974 0.9691 0.9885
August 0.9816 0.9454 0.9681
September 0.9442 0.9330 0.9380
October 0.9345 0.9071 0.9207
November 0.9043 0.8779 0.8909
December 0.8891 0.8690 0.8780