YEARLY HIGH
0.5832 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.4934 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5474 RUB

2017 ISK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ISK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.5832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.4934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0898 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5241 to the December average rate of 0.5589, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5832 was down 7.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6333, 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 2,916 RUB
2016 Average 2,773 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 2,467 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 449.04 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5809
0.5067
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to RUB 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 0.5370, compared to 0.5579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5370
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0536 RUB (High: 0.5492 / Low: 0.4956). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 RUB (High: 0.5531 / Low: 0.5422).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0536
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.5661) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5751), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0090 (-1.56%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.5661
2016 Avg (November) 0.5751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5424 0.5124 0.5241
February 0.5468 0.5064 0.5244
March 0.5492 0.4956 0.5299
April 0.5373 0.4934 0.5129
May 0.5733 0.5373 0.5559
June 0.5813 0.5642 0.5747
July 0.5791 0.5575 0.5716
August 0.5804 0.5461 0.5612
September 0.5501 0.5348 0.5420
October 0.5531 0.5422 0.5474
November 0.5832 0.5480 0.5661
December 0.5703 0.5442 0.5589