YEARLY HIGH
0.0987 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0634 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0740 ISK

2017 CDF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 0.0634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0353 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0942 to the December average rate of 0.0664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0987 was down 30.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 494 ISK
2016 Average 628 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 317 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176.68 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0970
0.0635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0810, compared to 0.0670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0810
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0112 ISK (High: 0.0927 / Low: 0.0814). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 ISK (High: 0.0681 / Low: 0.0667).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0942) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1402), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0460 (-32.83%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0942
2016 Avg (January) 0.1402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0987 0.0907 0.0942
February 0.0927 0.0814 0.0876
March 0.0839 0.0812 0.0821
April 0.0839 0.0755 0.0802
May 0.0757 0.0693 0.0727
June 0.0721 0.0677 0.0694
July 0.0712 0.0634 0.0671
August 0.0688 0.0635 0.0665
September 0.0693 0.0672 0.0682
October 0.0681 0.0667 0.0673
November 0.0680 0.0652 0.0663
December 0.0678 0.0648 0.0664