2017 ISK to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 ISK to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the ISK to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 5.9261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 4.7180.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2081 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8247 to the December average rate of 5.4009, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.9261 was up 18.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.0083, 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 2017.
ISK to CRC 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: Jan–Jun) was 5.1931, compared to 5.4374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2443 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.6755 CRC (High: 5.9261 / Low: 5.2506). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1238 CRC (High: 5.4753 / Low: 5.3516).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1528 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 5.5402) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.3393), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2008 (+27.67%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.9495 | 4.7180 | 4.8247 |
| February | 5.2211 | 4.8011 | 4.9946 |
| March | 5.2500 | 4.9168 | 5.1084 |
| April | 5.2815 | 4.8865 | 5.0577 |
| May | 5.9261 | 5.2506 | 5.5402 |
| June | 5.8166 | 5.3809 | 5.6331 |
| July | 5.5672 | 5.2345 | 5.4803 |
| August | 5.5141 | 5.2772 | 5.4429 |
| September | 5.5244 | 5.3213 | 5.4245 |
| October | 5.4753 | 5.3516 | 5.4189 |
| November | 5.5076 | 5.3629 | 5.4570 |
| December | 5.4853 | 5.3308 | 5.4009 |