YEARLY HIGH
0.6571 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.5450 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5965 ISK

2017 DJF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.6571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.5450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1121 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6393 to the December average rate of 0.5863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6571 was down 10.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7372, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,285 ISK
2016 Average 3,398 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 2,725 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 560.73 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6469
0.5568
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.6048, compared to 0.5883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0461 ISK (High: 0.6434 / Low: 0.5973). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 ISK (High: 0.5958 / Low: 0.5851).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0461
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0424 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6393) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7314), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0920 (-12.58%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6393
2016 Avg (January) 0.7314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6571 0.6289 0.6393
February 0.6434 0.5973 0.6229
March 0.6337 0.5956 0.6104
April 0.6362 0.5938 0.6171
May 0.5952 0.5533 0.5747
June 0.5874 0.5450 0.5643
July 0.6032 0.5696 0.5834
August 0.6119 0.5828 0.5930
September 0.6051 0.5864 0.5950
October 0.5958 0.5851 0.5898
November 0.5947 0.5752 0.5822
December 0.5932 0.5776 0.5863