YEARLY HIGH
0.0803 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.0751 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0774 NOK

2026 ISK to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0797 to the December average rate of 0.0770, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0803 was down 4.62% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0842, 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 402 NOK
2025 Average 405 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 376 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.18 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0802
0.0749
JanuMarcMayJuly

ISK to NOK 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 0.0774, compared to 0.0772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0036 NOK (High: 0.0787 / Low: 0.0751). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 NOK (High: 0.0757 / Low: 0.0752).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0797) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0809), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-1.38%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0797
2025 Avg (January) 0.0809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0803 0.0787 0.0797
February 0.0798 0.0772 0.0782
March 0.0787 0.0765 0.0775
April 0.0780 0.0757 0.0771
May 0.0757 0.0752 0.0753
June 0.0787 0.0751 0.0768
July 0.0786 0.0761 0.0774
August 0.0774 0.0766 0.0770