2017 GMD to ISK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 GMD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the GMD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 2.6848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 2.1129.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5719 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6241 to the December average rate of 2.2051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.6848 was down 19.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.3202, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
GMD to ISK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.4090, compared to 2.2541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1549 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.2372 ISK (High: 2.6367 / Low: 2.3996). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0626 ISK (High: 2.2301 / Low: 2.1675).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2107 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.6241) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.2897), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6656 (-20.23%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.6848 | 2.5761 | 2.6241 |
| February | 2.6367 | 2.3996 | 2.5238 |
| March | 2.5065 | 2.3928 | 2.4413 |
| April | 2.5136 | 2.3423 | 2.4404 |
| May | 2.3321 | 2.1447 | 2.2297 |
| June | 2.2914 | 2.1129 | 2.1945 |
| July | 2.3441 | 2.2106 | 2.2654 |
| August | 2.3939 | 2.2536 | 2.3059 |
| September | 2.3515 | 2.2776 | 2.3099 |
| October | 2.3081 | 2.2076 | 2.2411 |
| November | 2.2410 | 2.1663 | 2.1972 |
| December | 2.2301 | 2.1675 | 2.2051 |