YEARLY HIGH
0.5644 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.4705 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5143 ISK

2017 GYD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.5644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.4705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0940 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5508 to the December average rate of 0.5066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5644 was down 11.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,822 ISK
2016 Average 2,932 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 2,352 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 469.76 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5573
0.4795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.5214, compared to 0.5071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0407 ISK (High: 0.5542 / Low: 0.5136). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 ISK (High: 0.5126 / Low: 0.5042).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0407
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0349 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5508) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6303), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0795 (-12.61%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5508
2016 Avg (January) 0.6303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5644 0.5385 0.5508
February 0.5542 0.5136 0.5377
March 0.5439 0.5128 0.5262
April 0.5475 0.5086 0.5314
May 0.5144 0.4777 0.4965
June 0.5063 0.4705 0.4860
July 0.5195 0.4904 0.5032
August 0.5309 0.5025 0.5107
September 0.5208 0.5023 0.5117
October 0.5126 0.5042 0.5085
November 0.5125 0.4945 0.5020
December 0.5155 0.4965 0.5066