YEARLY HIGH
4.7924 SOS
YEARLY LOW
4.0050 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4642 SOS

2025 ISK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ISK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 4.7924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 4.0050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7874 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0724 to the December average rate of 4.5132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 4.7924 was up 12.82% compared to the 2024 peak of 4.2477, 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 23,962 SOS
2024 Average 20,707 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 20,025 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,937.22 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

4.7535
4.0077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SOS 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 4.3072, compared to 4.6211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.2667 SOS (High: 4.3430 / Low: 4.0763). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0767 SOS (High: 4.1116 / Low: 4.0349).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2667
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0767

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1927 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1927

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2025: 4.6907) against the same month in 2024 (average: 4.1780), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5127 (+12.27%).

2025 Avg (October) 4.6907
2024 Avg (October) 4.1780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1116 4.0349 4.0724
February 4.1249 4.0050 4.0699
March 4.3430 4.0763 4.2485
April 4.5346 4.2956 4.4258
May 4.5106 4.3151 4.4284
June 4.7371 4.4944 4.5981
July 4.7311 4.5892 4.6883
August 4.6765 4.5736 4.6453
September 4.7439 4.6307 4.6914
October 4.7924 4.6407 4.6907
November 4.6091 4.4450 4.4980
December 4.5607 4.4575 4.5132