YEARLY HIGH
0.6988 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.5280 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6456 KGS

2017 ISK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ISK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 0.6988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.5280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1708 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6070 to the December average rate of 0.6644, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6988 was up 11.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6274, 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 3,494 KGS
2016 Average 2,900 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 2,640 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 854.03 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6865
0.5998
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 0.6363, compared to 0.6550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6363
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1342 KGS (High: 0.6622 / Low: 0.5280). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 KGS (High: 0.6551 / Low: 0.6435).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1342
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

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 0.0207 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.6793) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1288 (+23.40%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.6793
2016 Avg (June) 0.5505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6174 0.5944 0.6070
February 0.6475 0.6002 0.6216
March 0.6495 0.6046 0.6329
April 0.6358 0.6026 0.6167
May 0.6875 0.6360 0.6601
June 0.6988 0.6519 0.6793
July 0.6796 0.6451 0.6635
August 0.6622 0.5280 0.6428
September 0.6544 0.6336 0.6445
October 0.6551 0.6435 0.6495
November 0.6779 0.6467 0.6651
December 0.6751 0.6548 0.6644