YEARLY HIGH
0.0588 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0467 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0512 SDG

2016 ISK to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.0588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0471 to the December average rate of 0.0577, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0588 was up 19.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0492, 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 294 SDG
2015 Average 228 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 233 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.77 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0587
0.0460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SDG 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 0.0485, compared to 0.0540 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) 0.0485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0031 SDG (High: 0.0562 / Low: 0.0531). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SDG (High: 0.0496 / Low: 0.0487).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0577) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0475), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0102 (+21.50%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0577
2015 Avg (December) 0.0475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0477 0.0467 0.0471
February 0.0482 0.0471 0.0477
March 0.0493 0.0470 0.0482
April 0.0496 0.0487 0.0492
May 0.0501 0.0486 0.0493
June 0.0502 0.0485 0.0493
July 0.0508 0.0494 0.0499
August 0.0523 0.0505 0.0515
September 0.0536 0.0523 0.0530
October 0.0562 0.0531 0.0543
November 0.0587 0.0568 0.0576
December 0.0588 0.0566 0.0577