YEARLY HIGH
0.1829 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.1520 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1651 MDL

2016 ISK to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.1829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0309 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1564 to the December average rate of 0.1787, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1829 was up 15.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1585, 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 914 MDL
2015 Average 712 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 760 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.34 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1810
0.1539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to MDL 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 0.1581, compared to 0.1721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0097 MDL (High: 0.1829 / Low: 0.1731). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 MDL (High: 0.1804 / Low: 0.1776).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1787) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1521), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0266 (+17.45%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1787
2015 Avg (December) 0.1521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1591 0.1520 0.1564
February 0.1590 0.1546 0.1568
March 0.1582 0.1538 0.1561
April 0.1609 0.1573 0.1585
May 0.1625 0.1590 0.1602
June 0.1624 0.1568 0.1603
July 0.1649 0.1609 0.1621
August 0.1695 0.1639 0.1670
September 0.1729 0.1701 0.1719
October 0.1772 0.1722 0.1740
November 0.1804 0.1776 0.1786
December 0.1829 0.1731 0.1787