YEARLY HIGH
11.6521 NGN
YEARLY LOW
10.8193 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0853 NGN

2026 ISK to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 11.6521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 10.8193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8328 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3850 to the December average rate of 11.0400, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 11.6521 was down 8.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.7460, 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 58,260 NGN
2025 Average 59,479 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 54,097 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,163.77 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.4311
10.8780
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 11.1166, compared to 10.9915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.4889 NGN (High: 11.3885 / Low: 10.8996). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0628 NGN (High: 11.0664 / Low: 11.0037).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4889
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0628

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2931 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 11.3850) against the same month in 2025 (average: 11.0567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3282 (+2.97%).

2026 Avg (January) 11.3850
2025 Avg (January) 11.0567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6521 11.2623 11.3850
February 11.3885 10.8996 11.0919
March 11.2130 10.8512 11.0597
April 11.2383 10.9601 11.0731
May 11.2160 11.1520 11.1655
June 11.1344 10.8193 10.9241
July 11.0260 10.8717 10.9429
August 11.0664 11.0037 11.0400