YEARLY HIGH
52.9205 PYG
YEARLY LOW
43.9647 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.1033 PYG

2016 ISK to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 52.9205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 43.9647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9559 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.3604 to the December average rate of 51.4325, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 52.9205 was up 16.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 45.5147, 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 264,603 PYG
2015 Average 197,702 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 219,823 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,779.35 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

52.0742
44.3743
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to PYG 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 45.3477, compared to 48.8589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.3477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.8589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 2.9914 PYG (High: 52.9205 / Low: 49.9291). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8143 PYG (High: 45.7886 / Low: 44.9743).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.9914
May Spread (Stable) ±0.8143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2940 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2940

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 51.4325) against the same month in 2015 (average: 44.6930), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7396 (+15.08%).

2016 Avg (December) 51.4325
2015 Avg (December) 44.6930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.8195 44.7045 45.3604
February 46.2487 44.2009 45.3099
March 45.7416 43.9647 45.0159
April 45.7872 44.2317 45.0226
May 45.7886 44.9743 45.4917
June 46.6807 45.0885 45.8859
July 46.5802 45.5263 45.8767
August 47.5837 45.9733 46.8829
September 48.8743 47.5950 48.3784
October 50.4925 48.3885 49.2110
November 52.1207 50.8175 51.3721
December 52.9205 49.9291 51.4325