YEARLY HIGH
0.8278 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.6462 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7423 LRD

2016 ISK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.8278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.6462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1815 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6585 to the December average rate of 0.8166, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8278 was up 15.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7169, 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 4,139 LRD
2015 Average 3,260 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 3,231 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 907.53 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8324
0.6427
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to LRD 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 0.6939, compared to 0.7907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0968 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0630 LRD (High: 0.8130 / Low: 0.7500). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 LRD (High: 0.6663 / Low: 0.6511).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0630
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.8166) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6610), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1556 (+23.54%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.8166
2015 Avg (December) 0.6610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6877 0.6462 0.6585
February 0.6663 0.6511 0.6604
March 0.6841 0.6524 0.6689
April 0.7377 0.6831 0.7098
May 0.7440 0.7225 0.7321
June 0.7452 0.7227 0.7339
July 0.7565 0.7338 0.7406
August 0.8130 0.7500 0.7778
September 0.8038 0.7863 0.7968
October 0.8072 0.7886 0.8016
November 0.8251 0.8018 0.8109
December 0.8278 0.7947 0.8166