2026 ISK to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.7177 SOS

YEARLY LOW

4.5021 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.6065 SOS

2026 ISK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 4.7177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 4.5021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2156 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5768 to the December average rate of 4.6148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.7177 was down 1.56% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.7924, 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 23,589 SOS

2025 Average 22,332 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 22,511 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,078.07 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.6716

4.5416

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 4.6141, compared to 4.5836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6141

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2064 SOS (High: 4.7177 / Low: 4.5113). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 SOS (High: 4.6544 / Low: 4.6400).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2064

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0781 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0781

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4.5768) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.0724), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5044 (+12.38%).

2026 Avg (January) 4.5768

2025 Avg (January) 4.0724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.7177	4.5113	4.5768
February	4.7027	4.6281	4.6607
March	4.7000	4.5168	4.5826
April	4.7024	4.5452	4.6481
May	4.6544	4.6400	4.6448
June	4.6410	4.5021	4.5717
July	4.5957	4.5260	4.5524
August	4.6248	4.6094	4.6148