YEARLY HIGH
74.1821 LAK
YEARLY LOW
62.2795 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.4076 LAK

2016 ISK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 74.1821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 62.2795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9027 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.6806 to the December average rate of 72.4601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 74.1821 was up 13.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 65.5825, 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 370,911 LAK
2015 Average 308,590 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 311,397 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,513.44 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

73.6926
61.6795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to LAK 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 64.5317, compared to 70.2836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.5317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.2836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 3.7771 LAK (High: 74.1821 / Low: 70.4050). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8883 LAK (High: 63.1678 / Low: 62.2795).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.7771
January Spread (Stable) ±0.8883

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2315 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 72.4601) against the same month in 2015 (average: 62.8288), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6312 (+15.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 72.4601
2015 Avg (December) 62.8288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.1678 62.2795 62.6806
February 64.5923 62.5028 63.4703
March 65.6205 62.6297 64.2157
April 66.1147 64.5176 65.4402
May 67.0010 64.8057 65.6580
June 66.9090 64.3697 65.7252
July 67.6315 65.7513 66.3284
August 69.4693 67.1637 68.5432
September 71.0479 69.6900 70.5086
October 71.9498 70.7980 71.1697
November 73.6445 71.9805 72.6915
December 74.1821 70.4050 72.4601