YEARLY HIGH
0.7241 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.6897 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7057 KGS

2026 ISK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.7241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.6897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0344 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7012 to the December average rate of 0.7092, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.7241 was down 0.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.7259, 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 3,620 KGS
2025 Average 3,414 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 3,448 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.08 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.7162
0.6952
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.7066, compared to 0.7031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0333 KGS (High: 0.7241 / Low: 0.6908). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 KGS (High: 0.7126 / Low: 0.7100).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0333
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.7012) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.6218), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0794 (+12.77%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.7012
2025 Avg (January) 0.6218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7241 0.6908 0.7012
February 0.7208 0.7102 0.7144
March 0.7211 0.6924 0.7021
April 0.7196 0.6971 0.7112
May 0.7126 0.7100 0.7110
June 0.7101 0.6897 0.6995
July 0.7060 0.6928 0.6969
August 0.7119 0.7075 0.7092