YEARLY HIGH
126.5869 ISK
YEARLY LOW
4.7491 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.1409 ISK

2026 CUP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 126.5869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 4.7491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 121.8378 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.7327 to the December average rate of 4.7873, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 126.5869 was down 11.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 142.4512, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 632,934 ISK
2025 Average 641,278 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 23,746 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 609,188.77 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

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CUP 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 81.2445, compared to 4.8302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 76.4143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.2445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 120.7009 ISK (High: 125.4500 / Low: 4.7491). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 ISK (High: 4.7829 / Low: 4.7643).

April Spread (Volatile) Âą120.7009
May Spread (Stable) Âą0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 101.3635 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -101.3635

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 124.7327) against the same month in 2025 (average: 140.3611), the exchange rate shifted by -15.6284 (-11.13%).

2026 Avg (January) 124.7327
2025 Avg (January) 140.3611

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Month High Low Average
January 126.5869 120.7700 124.7327
February 123.1300 121.3300 122.4050
March 126.3000 121.2672 124.5588
April 125.4500 4.7491 106.1394
May 4.7829 4.7643 4.7759
June 4.9242 4.7825 4.8551
July 4.9017 4.8101 4.8731
August 4.8003 4.7703 4.7873