YEARLY HIGH
0.1867 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.1611 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1730 MDL

2017 ISK to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ISK to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.1867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.1611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0256 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1756 to the December average rate of 0.1639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1867 was up 2.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1829, 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 933 MDL
2016 Average 825 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 806 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.82 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1822
0.1623
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 0.1785, compared to 0.1676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1785
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0153 MDL (High: 0.1867 / Low: 0.1714). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 MDL (High: 0.1670 / Low: 0.1618).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1803) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0241 (+15.46%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1803
2016 Avg (March) 0.1561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1786 0.1715 0.1756
February 0.1867 0.1727 0.1790
March 0.1867 0.1714 0.1803
April 0.1815 0.1710 0.1752
May 0.1838 0.1766 0.1805
June 0.1865 0.1740 0.1805
July 0.1774 0.1678 0.1737
August 0.1726 0.1637 0.1688
September 0.1704 0.1630 0.1661
October 0.1670 0.1618 0.1651
November 0.1709 0.1636 0.1679
December 0.1666 0.1611 0.1639