YEARLY HIGH
0.1854 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.1352 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1555 ARS

2017 ISK to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ISK to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.1352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0502 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1391 to the December average rate of 0.1692, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1854 was up 27.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1449, 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 927 ARS
2016 Average 614 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 676 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.14 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1722
0.1361
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 0.1454, compared to 0.1657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1454
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0209 ARS (High: 0.1854 / Low: 0.1645). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 ARS (High: 0.1693 / Low: 0.1652).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0209
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1692) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1407), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0285 (+20.25%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1692
2016 Avg (December) 0.1407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1420 0.1357 0.1391
February 0.1449 0.1370 0.1398
March 0.1449 0.1356 0.1421
April 0.1456 0.1352 0.1391
May 0.1626 0.1435 0.1530
June 0.1644 0.1543 0.1596
July 0.1727 0.1575 0.1647
August 0.1695 0.1569 0.1646
September 0.1658 0.1589 0.1620
October 0.1689 0.1631 0.1655
November 0.1693 0.1652 0.1679
December 0.1854 0.1645 0.1692