YEARLY HIGH
88.0422 ISK
YEARLY LOW
72.4503 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
81.7826 ISK

2017 AUD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 88.0422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 72.4503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.5919 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.2079 to the December average rate of 80.1941, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 88.0422 was down 9.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 96.8150, 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 440,211 ISK
2016 Average 448,742 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 362,251 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,959.51 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

86.3632
75.3028
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 81.6193, compared to 81.9459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.6193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.9459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 7.1086 ISK (High: 86.5451 / Low: 79.4365). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0114 ISK (High: 83.6312 / Low: 80.6198).

April Spread (Volatile) ±7.1086
October Spread (Stable) ±3.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 6.8151 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 85.2079) against the same month in 2016 (average: 91.2251), the exchange rate shifted by -6.0172 (-6.60%).

2017 Avg (January) 85.2079
2016 Avg (January) 91.2251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 88.0422 81.4653 85.2079
February 87.3188 81.6091 85.4415
March 86.5451 80.9145 83.2477
April 86.5451 79.4365 83.2047
May 79.9202 73.4951 76.3896
June 79.3683 72.4503 76.2245
July 84.1400 78.2894 81.3739
August 86.3418 82.9139 83.7892
September 86.6111 82.9722 84.7710
October 83.6312 80.6198 82.1696
November 81.8177 78.0617 79.3773
December 81.9508 78.4766 80.1941