YEARLY HIGH
88.8090 ISK
YEARLY LOW
72.2561 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.2342 ISK

2017 CAD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 88.8090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 72.2561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.5529 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 86.4856 to the December average rate of 82.1497, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 88.8090 was down 10.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 98.7114, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 444,045 ISK
2016 Average 455,812 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 361,280 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,764.45 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

87.6048
74.4974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 81.1142, compared to 83.3542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.1142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.3542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 8.0388 ISK (High: 88.2459 / Low: 80.2071). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4613 ISK (High: 83.5179 / Low: 81.0565).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.0388
December Spread (Stable) ±2.4613

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.5308 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 86.4856) against the same month in 2016 (average: 91.6174), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1318 (-5.60%).

2017 Avg (January) 86.4856
2016 Avg (January) 91.6174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 88.8090 83.9982 86.4856
February 88.2459 80.2071 85.0541
March 85.1441 79.6111 81.6042
April 85.1441 77.7660 82.1204
May 77.5905 73.3508 75.5897
June 79.4452 72.2561 75.8309
July 84.8135 78.5035 82.1277
August 86.2193 82.7585 83.9812
September 87.9892 84.5809 86.5125
October 85.2346 81.6682 83.7357
November 83.2922 80.0564 81.6184
December 83.5179 81.0565 82.1497