YEARLY HIGH
73.0428 ISK
YEARLY LOW
61.4713 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.3466 ISK

2016 AWG to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 73.0428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 61.4713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5715 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.4648 to the December average rate of 62.6991, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 73.0428 was down 6.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 78.0675, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 365,214 ISK
2015 Average 367,831 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 307,356 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,857.36 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

73.4506
61.6211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 70.2163, compared to 64.4768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.2163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.4768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.3544 ISK (High: 72.3703 / Low: 69.0160). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9779 ISK (High: 73.0428 / Low: 72.0649).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.3544
January Spread (Stable) ±0.9779

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.1645 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 72.4648) against the same month in 2015 (average: 73.4553), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9905 (-1.35%).

2016 Avg (January) 72.4648
2015 Avg (January) 73.4553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.0428 72.0649 72.4648
February 72.2274 70.4877 71.3811
March 72.3703 69.0160 70.5876
April 69.7528 68.4047 69.1121
May 69.8398 67.8212 68.9768
June 69.8264 67.7247 68.7751
July 68.5851 66.7007 68.0018
August 67.0996 64.9628 65.8374
September 64.7148 63.6695 64.0923
October 63.9639 62.9353 63.6236
November 63.2546 61.6716 62.6069
December 64.0262 61.4713 62.6991