YEARLY HIGH
1.7777 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.4238 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6419 ISK

2017 HTG to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.7777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 1.4238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3538 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7103 to the December average rate of 1.6409, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7777 was down 22.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2989, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,888 ISK
2016 Average 9,610 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 7,119 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,769.11 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7318
1.4737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 1.6204, compared to 1.6634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.2700 ISK (High: 1.6939 / Low: 1.4238). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0347 ISK (High: 1.6837 / Low: 1.6489).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2700
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0347

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1169 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.7103) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2405), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5302 (-23.67%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.7103
2016 Avg (January) 2.2405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7777 1.6799 1.7103
February 1.7059 1.5998 1.6656
March 1.7049 1.5929 1.6342
April 1.6615 1.5305 1.6120
May 1.5406 1.4470 1.4952
June 1.6939 1.4238 1.6053
July 1.7379 1.6409 1.6774
August 1.7339 1.5754 1.6663
September 1.7171 1.6576 1.6834
October 1.6837 1.6489 1.6682
November 1.6793 1.6149 1.6445
December 1.6568 1.6149 1.6409