YEARLY HIGH
17.3876 MMK
YEARLY LOW
16.5603 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9437 MMK

2026 ISK to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 17.3876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 16.5603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8273 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8384 to the December average rate of 17.0127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 17.3876 was down 0.23% compared to the 2025 peak of 17.4276, 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 86,938 MMK
2025 Average 82,022 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 82,801 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,136.72 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

17.1979
16.6916
JanuMarcMayJuly

ISK to MMK 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 16.9672, compared to 16.8732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0939 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.7990 MMK (High: 17.3876 / Low: 16.5886). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0513 MMK (High: 17.0379 / Low: 16.9866).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7990
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0513

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 0.2967 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2967

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 16.8384) against the same month in 2025 (average: 14.9476), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8908 (+12.65%).

2026 Avg (January) 16.8384
2025 Avg (January) 14.9476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.3876 16.5886 16.8384
February 17.3073 17.0543 17.1557
March 17.3163 16.6256 16.8590
April 17.2795 16.7382 17.0784
May 17.1162 17.0494 17.0744
June 17.0508 16.5603 16.7972
July 16.9520 16.6361 16.7338
August 17.0379 16.9866 17.0127