YEARLY HIGH
5.2126 ISK
YEARLY LOW
3.7539 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4782 ISK

2017 ETB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 5.2126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 3.7539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4588 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0639 to the December average rate of 3.8307, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.2126 was down 15.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.1727, 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 26,063 ISK
2016 Average 27,679 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 18,769 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,293.76 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.1890
3.6879
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 4.7416, compared to 4.2149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7416
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.6739 ISK (High: 4.5190 / Low: 3.8451). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1046 ISK (High: 3.8738 / Low: 3.7693).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6739
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4284 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.0639) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.1165), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0526 (-17.21%).

2017 Avg (January) 5.0639
2016 Avg (January) 6.1165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2126 4.9581 5.0639
February 5.0739 4.6834 4.9162
March 4.9911 4.6638 4.8043
April 4.9991 4.6116 4.8277
May 4.6323 4.3122 4.4686
June 4.5561 4.2030 4.3688
July 4.6302 4.3916 4.4881
August 4.6867 4.4471 4.5371
September 4.5979 4.4551 4.5243
October 4.5190 3.8451 4.0959
November 3.8894 3.7539 3.8130
December 3.8738 3.7693 3.8307