YEARLY HIGH
1.2559 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.0656 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1685 JPY

2025 ISK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ISK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 1.2559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 1.0656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1903 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1157 to the December average rate of 1.2341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.2559 was up 6.97% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.1741, 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 6,280 JPY
2024 Average 5,489 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 5,328 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 951.65 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.2539
1.0638
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 1.1175, compared to 1.2194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.0687 JPY (High: 1.1418 / Low: 1.0731). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 JPY (High: 1.2051 / Low: 1.1891).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0687
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0361 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2025: 1.2381) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.0956), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1424 (+13.00%).

2025 Avg (October) 1.2381
2024 Avg (October) 1.0956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1345 1.0964 1.1157
February 1.0982 1.0656 1.0796
March 1.1418 1.0731 1.1091
April 1.1252 1.1013 1.1162
May 1.1348 1.1062 1.1213
June 1.1939 1.1273 1.1632
July 1.2217 1.1858 1.2065
August 1.2051 1.1891 1.2002
September 1.2345 1.2016 1.2153
October 1.2559 1.2104 1.2381
November 1.2352 1.2046 1.2224
December 1.2557 1.2123 1.2341