YEARLY HIGH
0.1398 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1125 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1250 LSL

2017 ISK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ISK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.1398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.1125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0273 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1185 to the December average rate of 0.1255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1398 was up 7.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1298, 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 699 LSL
2016 Average 609 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 562 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.45 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1372
0.1165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to LSL 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 0.1223, compared to 0.1276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0155 LSL (High: 0.1333 / Low: 0.1178). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 LSL (High: 0.1230 / Low: 0.1167).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1355) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1245), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0110 (+8.84%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1355
2016 Avg (November) 0.1245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1217 0.1148 0.1185
February 0.1230 0.1167 0.1186
March 0.1228 0.1125 0.1182
April 0.1256 0.1183 0.1221
May 0.1325 0.1255 0.1289
June 0.1323 0.1233 0.1277
July 0.1293 0.1215 0.1258
August 0.1283 0.1216 0.1251
September 0.1283 0.1210 0.1237
October 0.1346 0.1266 0.1299
November 0.1398 0.1318 0.1355
December 0.1333 0.1178 0.1255