YEARLY HIGH
0.1449 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0997 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1227 ARS

2016 ISK to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.1449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0452 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1044 to the December average rate of 0.1407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1449 was up 41.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1022, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 724 ARS
2015 Average 352 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 499 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 225.77 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1443
0.1007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to ARS 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 0.1138, compared to 0.1316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0133 ARS (High: 0.1221 / Low: 0.1088). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 ARS (High: 0.1345 / Low: 0.1319).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1407) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0875), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0532 (+60.84%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1407
2015 Avg (December) 0.0875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1072 0.0997 0.1044
February 0.1221 0.1088 0.1155
March 0.1214 0.1151 0.1177
April 0.1200 0.1131 0.1162
May 0.1169 0.1111 0.1142
June 0.1225 0.1112 0.1147
July 0.1254 0.1192 0.1222
August 0.1287 0.1228 0.1257
September 0.1344 0.1286 0.1315
October 0.1345 0.1319 0.1331
November 0.1406 0.1343 0.1366
December 0.1449 0.1364 0.1407