YEARLY HIGH
191.6911 ISK
YEARLY LOW
136.9269 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
164.1436 ISK

2016 FKP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FKP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 191.6911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 136.9269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.7642 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 187.1895 to the December average rate of 140.4878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 191.6911 was down 9.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 211.8244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 958,456 ISK
2015 Average 1,007,518 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 684,634 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 273,821.17 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

191.9301
135.0426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 180.4440, compared to 147.8431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 32.6009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 180.4440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.8431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 17.7052 ISK (High: 181.4280 / Low: 163.7228). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9521 ISK (High: 142.1082 / Low: 139.1561).

June Spread (Volatile) ±17.7052
December Spread (Stable) ±2.9521

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 14.7620 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.7620

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 187.1895) against the same month in 2015 (average: 199.2272), the exchange rate shifted by -12.0377 (-6.04%).

2016 Avg (January) 187.1895
2015 Avg (January) 199.2272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 191.6911 183.1902 187.1895
February 187.4020 179.1020 183.1552
March 183.4545 177.3740 180.5567
April 181.3291 174.1833 177.2529
May 183.8185 176.5729 179.3731
June 181.4280 163.7228 175.1366
July 162.8672 158.2450 160.3746
August 159.8413 152.3019 154.5364
September 154.9978 147.9949 150.9561
October 148.0484 138.1093 140.9206
November 141.4580 136.9269 139.7832
December 142.1082 139.1561 140.4878