YEARLY HIGH
1.2161 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.7817 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9818 LRD

2017 ISK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ISK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 1.2161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.7817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4344 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8197 to the December average rate of 1.1976, the exchange rate registered a net change of 46.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2161 was up 46.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8278, 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 6,080 LRD
2016 Average 3,713 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 3,908 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,171.98 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2354
0.7819
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 0.8714, compared to 1.0922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2377 LRD (High: 1.1008 / Low: 0.8631). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0283 LRD (High: 1.1130 / Low: 1.0846).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2377
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0283

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0418 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.1835) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3726 (+45.94%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.1835
2016 Avg (November) 0.8109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8394 0.7817 0.8197
February 0.8803 0.8163 0.8457
March 0.8818 0.8287 0.8606
April 0.8879 0.8264 0.8542
May 0.9547 0.8764 0.9165
June 0.9689 0.8941 0.9314
July 0.9183 0.8483 0.8896
August 1.1008 0.8631 1.0613
September 1.1130 1.0846 1.0992
October 1.1393 1.1047 1.1220
November 1.2161 1.1229 1.1835
December 1.2157 1.1833 1.1976