YEARLY HIGH
16.6391 ISK
YEARLY LOW
15.7599 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.2158 ISK

2026 GTQ to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GTQ to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 16.6391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 15.7599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8792 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2665 to the December average rate of 16.1821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 16.6391 was down 9.56% compared to the 2025 peak of 18.3970, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83,196 ISK
2025 Average 83,440 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 78,800 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,396.09 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

16.4960
15.9180
JanuMarcMayJuly

GTQ 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 16.1827, compared to 16.3150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1323 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.7354 ISK (High: 16.4953 / Low: 15.7599). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0986 ISK (High: 16.1530 / Low: 16.0544).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7354
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0986

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 16.3945) against the same month in 2025 (average: 16.1747), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2198 (+1.36%).

2026 Avg (June) 16.3945
2025 Avg (June) 16.1747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.4953 15.7599 16.2665
February 16.0651 15.8193 15.9662
March 16.4707 15.8360 16.2620
April 16.4353 15.8981 16.0835
May 16.1530 16.0544 16.1235
June 16.6391 16.1434 16.3945
July 16.5512 16.2973 16.4479
August 16.2489 16.1194 16.1821