YEARLY HIGH
0.1388 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1141 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1276 SCR

2017 ISK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ISK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.1388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.1141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1171 to the December average rate of 0.1329, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1388 was up 14.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1215, 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 694 SCR
2016 Average 551 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 571 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.38 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1352
0.1154
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 0.1248, compared to 0.1303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0126 SCR (High: 0.1388 / Low: 0.1262). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 SCR (High: 0.1304 / Low: 0.1252).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0126
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.1336) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1062), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0274 (+25.82%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.1336
2016 Avg (June) 0.1062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1203 0.1141 0.1171
February 0.1259 0.1156 0.1207
March 0.1268 0.1187 0.1233
April 0.1283 0.1174 0.1222
May 0.1368 0.1268 0.1319
June 0.1388 0.1262 0.1336
July 0.1337 0.1239 0.1299
August 0.1306 0.1234 0.1283
September 0.1304 0.1252 0.1281
October 0.1333 0.1261 0.1299
November 0.1370 0.1271 0.1328
December 0.1360 0.1293 0.1329