YEARLY HIGH
6.1727 ISK
YEARLY LOW
4.9237 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5370 ISK

2016 ETB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 6.1727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 4.9237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2490 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1165 to the December average rate of 5.0284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.1727 was down 9.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.8553, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,863 ISK
2015 Average 31,880 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 24,618 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,244.91 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.2253
4.9196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 5.8575, compared to 5.2165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.3165 ISK (High: 6.0730 / Low: 5.7564). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0853 ISK (High: 5.1707 / Low: 5.0854).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3165
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0853

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2037 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 6.1165) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.4915), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3750 (-5.78%).

2016 Avg (January) 6.1165
2015 Avg (January) 6.4915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1727 6.0826 6.1165
February 6.0725 5.9335 6.0048
March 6.0730 5.7564 5.9191
April 5.8026 5.6740 5.7487
May 5.7497 5.6420 5.7012
June 5.7601 5.5713 5.6547
July 5.6145 5.4267 5.5545
August 5.4621 5.2617 5.3508
September 5.2607 5.1531 5.1943
October 5.1707 5.0854 5.1404
November 5.0826 4.9561 5.0306
December 5.1288 4.9237 5.0284