YEARLY HIGH
96.8150 ISK
YEARLY LOW
81.3276 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.7534 ISK

2016 AUD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 96.8150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 81.3276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.4875 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.2251 to the December average rate of 82.5885, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 96.8150 was down 10.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 108.6235, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 484,075 ISK
2015 Average 496,117 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 406,638 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,437.36 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

96.3280
81.3395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 92.3642, compared to 87.1426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.2216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.3642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 87.1426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 6.0901 ISK (High: 94.7572 / Low: 88.6670). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2308 ISK (High: 88.0867 / Low: 85.8559).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.0901
October Spread (Stable) ±2.2308

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.6091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 94.9389) against the same month in 2015 (average: 105.2080), the exchange rate shifted by -10.2691 (-9.76%).

2016 Avg (April) 94.9389
2015 Avg (April) 105.2080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 94.7572 88.6670 91.2251
February 93.1366 89.6041 91.2725
March 95.9650 93.0876 95.0789
April 96.8150 93.0363 94.9389
May 93.4029 89.6466 90.3298
June 93.0926 90.0491 91.3399
July 93.3552 90.3812 91.8727
August 92.0748 87.6039 89.9772
September 88.7183 85.6611 87.0853
October 88.0867 85.8559 86.8918
November 86.0537 82.9497 84.4399
December 83.8560 81.3276 82.5885