YEARLY HIGH
0.1243 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1062 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1119 SCR

2026 ISK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.1243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.1062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0182 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1129 to the December average rate of 0.1103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1243 was down 1.11% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1257, 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 622 SCR
2025 Average 559 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 531 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.79 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1170
0.1079
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.1127, compared to 0.1095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0166 SCR (High: 0.1234 / Low: 0.1068). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 SCR (High: 0.1120 / Low: 0.1103).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0166
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.1162) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1108), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+4.89%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.1162
2025 Avg (April) 0.1108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1221 0.1062 0.1129
February 0.1234 0.1068 0.1129
March 0.1210 0.1066 0.1137
April 0.1243 0.1111 0.1162
May 0.1120 0.1103 0.1110
June 0.1130 0.1063 0.1094
July 0.1158 0.1063 0.1087
August 0.1118 0.1093 0.1103