2026 CAD to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

92.3778 ISK

YEARLY LOW

87.7913 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

89.4070 ISK

2026 CAD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CAD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 92.3778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 87.7913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5865 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.4721 to the December average rate of 87.9968, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 92.3778 was down 6.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 99.3041, 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 461,889 ISK

2025 Average 458,629 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 438,957 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,932.32 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

91.0202

87.7219

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 89.7302, compared to 88.4375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.7302

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.4375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 3.6604 ISK (High: 92.3778 / Low: 88.7174). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3147 ISK (High: 88.1061 / Low: 87.7913).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.6604

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.5137 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 90.7454) against the same month in 2025 (average: 93.6167), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8713 (-3.07%).

2026 Avg (March) 90.7454

2025 Avg (March) 93.6167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	91.5457	88.8399	90.4721
February	90.1060	88.7077	89.6618
March	92.3778	88.7174	90.7454
April	90.0170	88.1183	89.2316
May	90.2225	88.9974	89.2608
June	89.4599	88.5387	89.0092
July	89.3684	88.3639	88.8782
August	88.1061	87.7913	87.9968