YEARLY HIGH
0.0909 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0832 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0870 ISK

2026 ARS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ARS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.0909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 0.0832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0861 to the December average rate of 0.0845, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0909 was down 33.37% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 454 ISK
2025 Average 527 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 416 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.39 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0896
0.0840
JanuMarcMayJuly

ARS 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 0.0875, compared to 0.0845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0875
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0058 ISK (High: 0.0898 / Low: 0.0840). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 ISK (High: 0.0881 / Low: 0.0871).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0891) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1262), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0371 (-29.37%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0891
2025 Avg (March) 0.1262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0885 0.0837 0.0861
February 0.0898 0.0840 0.0870
March 0.0909 0.0858 0.0891
April 0.0903 0.0863 0.0889
May 0.0881 0.0871 0.0873
June 0.0872 0.0851 0.0863
July 0.0851 0.0832 0.0845