YEARLY HIGH
0.1215 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0988 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1102 SCR

2016 ISK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.1215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.0988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1007 to the December average rate of 0.1189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1215 was up 11.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1091, 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 607 SCR
2015 Average 505 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 494 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.46 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1207
0.0988
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SCR 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 0.1055, compared to 0.1149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0133 SCR (High: 0.1133 / Low: 0.1001). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 SCR (High: 0.1177 / Low: 0.1140).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1189) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0986), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0203 (+20.56%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1189
2015 Avg (December) 0.0986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1052 0.0988 0.1007
February 0.1133 0.1001 0.1047
March 0.1096 0.1022 0.1050
April 0.1135 0.1021 0.1085
May 0.1127 0.1042 0.1078
June 0.1096 0.1015 0.1062
July 0.1116 0.1048 0.1079
August 0.1149 0.1088 0.1121
September 0.1172 0.1129 0.1154
October 0.1177 0.1140 0.1161
November 0.1212 0.1163 0.1188
December 0.1215 0.1148 0.1189