YEARLY HIGH
19.1069 CDF
YEARLY LOW
17.1807 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.4193 CDF

2026 ISK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 19.1069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 17.1807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9263 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1234 to the December average rate of 18.2998, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19.1069 was down 20.63% compared to the 2025 peak of 24.0732, 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 95,535 CDF
2025 Average 106,411 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 85,903 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,631.29 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.9020
18.0526
JanuMarcMayJuly

ISK to CDF 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 18.4392, compared to 18.2998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.4392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.8194 CDF (High: 19.0001 / Low: 17.1807). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4847 CDF (High: 18.9110 / Low: 18.4263).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.8194
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4847

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2496 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 18.8313) against the same month in 2025 (average: 22.4412), the exchange rate shifted by -3.6100 (-16.09%).

2026 Avg (April) 18.8313
2025 Avg (April) 22.4412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.0001 17.1807 18.1234
February 18.8875 17.4617 18.4145
March 18.7051 17.2806 18.2526
April 19.1069 18.3794 18.8313
May 18.9110 18.4263 18.5817
June 18.6650 17.9263 18.4319
July 18.4837 17.9720 18.2998