YEARLY HIGH
5.1100 ISK
YEARLY LOW
4.1649 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5445 ISK

2017 HNL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HNL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 5.1100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 4.1649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9451 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8941 to the December average rate of 4.4338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.1100 was down 12.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.8536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,550 ISK
2016 Average 26,537 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 20,825 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,725.57 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.9528
4.2484
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 4.6121, compared to 4.4769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.3373 ISK (High: 4.8513 / Low: 4.5140). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1063 ISK (High: 4.5461 / Low: 4.4398).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3373
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1063

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 0.3247 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.8941) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.7932), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8992 (-15.52%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.8941
2016 Avg (January) 5.7932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1100 4.7739 4.8941
February 4.8746 4.5388 4.7331
March 4.8513 4.5262 4.6489
April 4.8513 4.5140 4.7071
May 4.5264 4.2185 4.3825
June 4.4791 4.1649 4.3071
July 4.6007 4.3690 4.4555
August 4.6828 4.4448 4.5348
September 4.6091 4.4645 4.5386
October 4.5461 4.4398 4.4888
November 4.4909 4.3439 4.4101
December 4.4991 4.3641 4.4338