YEARLY HIGH
1.5344 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.4144 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4741 LRD

2026 ISK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 1.5344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.4144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1200 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4575 to the December average rate of 1.4610, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.5344 was down 7.65% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6616, 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 7,672 LRD
2025 Average 7,543 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 7,072 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 599.87 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.5221
1.4380
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.4812, compared to 1.4530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1200 LRD (High: 1.5344 / Low: 1.4144). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LRD (High: 1.4610 / Low: 1.4610).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1200
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0440 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.4575) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3565), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1010 (+7.45%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.4575
2025 Avg (January) 1.3565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5344 1.4144 1.4575
February 1.5308 1.4978 1.5151
March 1.5129 1.4488 1.4711
April 1.5162 1.4595 1.4964
May 1.4988 1.4845 1.4893
June 1.4876 1.4350 1.4579
July 1.4561 1.4388 1.4450
August 1.4610 1.4610 1.4610