YEARLY HIGH
18.3693 ISK
YEARLY LOW
10.4408 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.6913 ISK

2026 BOB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 18.3693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 10.4408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9285 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0361 to the December average rate of 10.4408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 18.3693 was down 10.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 20.5327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,846 ISK
2025 Average 92,766 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 52,204 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,642.51 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.8440
9.6768
JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB 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 17.9079, compared to 13.0416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 7.7022 ISK (High: 18.2342 / Low: 10.5319). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ISK (High: 10.4408 / Low: 10.4408).

July Spread (Volatile) ±7.7022
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 5.2017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 18.0801) against the same month in 2025 (average: 17.9780), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1021 (+0.57%).

2026 Avg (June) 18.0801
2025 Avg (June) 17.9780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.2645 17.4992 18.0361
February 17.8393 17.5590 17.7167
March 18.2788 17.5781 18.0185
April 18.1956 17.5263 17.7961
May 17.8242 17.7506 17.8001
June 18.3693 17.8209 18.0801
July 18.2342 10.5319 15.6424
August 10.4408 10.4408 10.4408