2016 ISK to BYR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 ISK to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the ISK to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 181.6629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 143.4394.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.2236 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.7773 to the December average rate of 177.8452, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 181.6629 was up 26.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 144.1318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ISK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
ISK to BYR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: JanāJun) was 160.7486, compared to 173.3496 in the second half (H2: JulāDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulāDec) by a margin of 12.6010 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 20.4484 BYR (High: 163.8878 / Low: 143.4394). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8570 BYR (High: 158.7923 / Low: 155.9353).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.2886 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 177.8452) against the same month in 2015 (average: 141.0793), the exchange rate shifted by +36.7658 (+26.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 163.8878 | 143.4394 | 152.7773 |
| February | 174.3112 | 163.6759 | 169.3299 |
| March | 165.4016 | 160.6279 | 163.0413 |
| April | 163.3367 | 156.8692 | 160.2890 |
| May | 158.7923 | 155.9353 | 157.5099 |
| June | 163.1919 | 159.5409 | 161.5443 |
| July | 167.4203 | 162.8203 | 164.2841 |
| August | 171.8991 | 166.4250 | 169.6542 |
| September | 175.4562 | 172.5580 | 174.4192 |
| October | 177.4370 | 174.5511 | 175.5149 |
| November | 181.0728 | 176.5413 | 178.3798 |
| December | 181.6629 | 174.4139 | 177.8452 |