YEARLY HIGH
17.6467 BIF
YEARLY LOW
14.2786 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.1806 BIF

2017 ISK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ISK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 17.6467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 14.2786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3681 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7052 to the December average rate of 16.7827, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.6467 was up 15.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.2269, 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 88,234 BIF
2016 Average 67,211 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 71,393 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,840.55 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.3385
14.4658
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to BIF 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 15.7514, compared to 16.6097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.6097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 1.4470 BIF (High: 17.3853 / Low: 15.9384). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2694 BIF (High: 16.7288 / Low: 16.4594).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4470
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2694

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5516 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 17.0991) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.0189), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0802 (+31.34%).

2017 Avg (June) 17.0991
2016 Avg (June) 13.0189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0777 14.2786 14.7052
February 15.8587 14.7126 15.1986
March 16.0463 14.9502 15.5354
April 16.0386 14.8829 15.3890
May 17.3853 15.9384 16.5813
June 17.6467 16.4068 17.0991
July 16.9422 15.9838 16.5475
August 16.7530 15.8590 16.4246
September 16.7001 16.1351 16.4149
October 16.7288 16.4594 16.6258
November 17.1246 16.5113 16.8626
December 17.0191 16.5597 16.7827