YEARLY HIGH
3.5095 NGN
YEARLY LOW
2.6361 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1349 NGN

2017 ISK to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ISK to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 3.5095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 2.6361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8734 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7406 to the December average rate of 3.4333, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.5095 was up 17.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9838, 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 17,547 NGN
2016 Average 10,797 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 13,180 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,367.07 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.5242
2.6694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to NGN 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 2.9240, compared to 3.3457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4883 NGN (High: 3.5095 / Low: 3.0212). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0704 NGN (High: 3.4341 / Low: 3.3637).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4883
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0704

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1188 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 3.3724) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7318), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6406 (+23.45%).

2017 Avg (August) 3.3724
2016 Avg (August) 2.7318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8165 2.6361 2.7406
February 2.9643 2.6561 2.8299
March 2.9895 2.7314 2.8746
April 2.9825 2.7367 2.8564
May 3.2457 2.9634 3.0866
June 3.3835 3.0232 3.1561
July 3.3512 2.9051 3.0373
August 3.5095 3.0212 3.3724
September 3.4322 3.2901 3.3727
October 3.4341 3.3637 3.4058
November 3.5027 3.3493 3.4530
December 3.4876 3.3880 3.4333