YEARLY HIGH
0.6076 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.5718 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5919 GMD

2026 ISK to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.6076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.5718.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0358 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5892 to the December average rate of 0.5987, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6076 was down 0.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6131, 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 3,038 GMD
2025 Average 2,821 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,859 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.96 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6002
0.5820
JanuMarcMayJuly

ISK to GMD 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 0.5917, compared to 0.5923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0276 GMD (High: 0.6067 / Low: 0.5791). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GMD (High: 0.5987 / Low: 0.5987).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0276
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.5976) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0409 (+7.35%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.5976
2025 Avg (April) 0.5567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6067 0.5791 0.5892
February 0.6026 0.5940 0.5985
March 0.5979 0.5818 0.5894
April 0.6076 0.5873 0.5976
May 0.5950 0.5896 0.5921
June 0.5916 0.5718 0.5835
July 0.5974 0.5758 0.5860
August 0.5987 0.5987 0.5987