YEARLY HIGH
55.5162 PYG
YEARLY LOW
48.0594 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.7624 PYG

2026 ISK to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 55.5162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 48.0594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4569 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.6280 to the December average rate of 48.0926, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 55.5162 was down 16.06% compared to the 2025 peak of 66.1412, 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 277,581 PYG
2025 Average 295,290 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 240,297 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,284.38 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

54.1816
47.5390
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 51.6192, compared to 48.1919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.6192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.1919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 3.3587 PYG (High: 55.5162 / Low: 52.1576). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PYG (High: 48.0926 / Low: 48.0926).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.3587
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.5701 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 53.6280) against the same month in 2025 (average: 56.1355), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5075 (-4.47%).

2026 Avg (January) 53.6280
2025 Avg (January) 56.1355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.5162 52.1576 53.6280
February 55.2062 52.4502 53.4783
March 53.0308 51.0765 52.1448
April 52.9393 50.9033 52.0745
May 50.7925 48.9352 49.5044
June 49.7150 48.0978 48.8853
July 48.4603 48.0594 48.2911
August 48.0926 48.0926 48.0926