YEARLY HIGH
0.6274 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.5379 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5799 KGS

2016 ISK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.6274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.5379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0895 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5840 to the December average rate of 0.6150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6274 was up 5.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5958, 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 3,137 KGS
2015 Average 2,447 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 2,689 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 447.46 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6215
0.5440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to KGS 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 0.5666, compared to 0.5932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0230 KGS (High: 0.5913 / Low: 0.5683). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 KGS (High: 0.5872 / Low: 0.5793).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.6150) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5854), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0296 (+5.06%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.6150
2015 Avg (December) 0.5854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5872 0.5793 0.5840
February 0.5957 0.5741 0.5847
March 0.5775 0.5641 0.5710
April 0.5692 0.5463 0.5568
May 0.5630 0.5443 0.5529
June 0.5588 0.5379 0.5505
July 0.5681 0.5471 0.5520
August 0.5913 0.5683 0.5812
September 0.6031 0.5936 0.5986
October 0.6083 0.5935 0.5983
November 0.6215 0.6092 0.6142
December 0.6274 0.6044 0.6150