YEARLY HIGH
1.6156 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.3564 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4750 DJF

2016 ISK to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 1.6156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1.3564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2592 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3673 to the December average rate of 1.5849, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6156 was up 12.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4317, 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 8,078 DJF
2015 Average 6,740 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 6,782 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,295.85 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6074
1.3455
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to DJF 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 1.4118, compared to 1.5383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0674 DJF (High: 1.4365 / Low: 1.3691). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 DJF (High: 1.3750 / Low: 1.3564).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0674
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.5849) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2142 (+15.63%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.5849
2015 Avg (December) 1.3707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3750 1.3564 1.3673
February 1.4054 1.3714 1.3880
March 1.4365 1.3691 1.4037
April 1.4490 1.4201 1.4338
May 1.4614 1.4198 1.4366
June 1.4618 1.4194 1.4414
July 1.4816 1.4416 1.4543
August 1.5237 1.4731 1.5026
September 1.5565 1.5296 1.5453
October 1.5749 1.5509 1.5570
November 1.6100 1.5668 1.5856
December 1.6156 1.5493 1.5849