2026 GMD to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7488 ISK

YEARLY LOW

1.6458 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6898 ISK

2026 GMD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GMD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 1.7488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 1.6458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1030 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6974 to the December average rate of 1.6704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.7488 was down 12.41% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9966, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,744 ISK

2025 Average 8,886 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 8,229 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 515.10 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.7182

1.6660

JanuMarcMayJuly

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.6902, compared to 1.6885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6902

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0786 ISK (High: 1.7268 / Low: 1.6483). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ISK (High: 1.6704 / Low: 1.6704).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0786

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0363 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.7138) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.7430), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0291 (-1.67%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.7138

2025 Avg (June) 1.7430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7268	1.6483	1.6974
February	1.6836	1.6595	1.6709
March	1.7189	1.6727	1.6967
April	1.7026	1.6458	1.6734
May	1.6960	1.6805	1.6890
June	1.7488	1.6903	1.7138
July	1.7368	1.6738	1.7067
August	1.6704	1.6704	1.6704