YEARLY HIGH
1.1326 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.9719 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0528 JPY

2017 ISK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ISK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 1.1326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.9719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1607 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0068 to the December average rate of 1.0777, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1326 was up 9.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0367, 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 5,663 JPY
2016 Average 4,510 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 4,859 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 803.34 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1096
0.9886
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to JPY 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 1.0410, compared to 1.0645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0886 JPY (High: 1.0705 / Low: 0.9820). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 JPY (High: 1.0796 / Low: 1.0588).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0886
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0398 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 1.0995) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8547), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2448 (+28.65%).

2017 Avg (June) 1.0995
2016 Avg (June) 0.8547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0371 0.9769 1.0068
February 1.0591 0.9839 1.0141
March 1.0705 0.9820 1.0350
April 1.0499 0.9719 0.9987
May 1.1194 1.0538 1.0920
June 1.1326 1.0590 1.0995
July 1.1078 1.0517 1.0770
August 1.0620 1.0106 1.0372
September 1.0641 1.0186 1.0411
October 1.0796 1.0588 1.0707
November 1.0975 1.0699 1.0836
December 1.0907 1.0637 1.0777