YEARLY HIGH
0.0205 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0171 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0187 TOP

2016 ISK to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0174 to the December average rate of 0.0202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0205 was up 13.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0180, 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 103 TOP
2015 Average 81 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 85 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.18 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0205
0.0171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to TOP 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 0.0179, compared to 0.0195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0008 TOP (High: 0.0191 / Low: 0.0183). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 TOP (High: 0.0184 / Low: 0.0181).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0202) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+16.89%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0202
2015 Avg (December) 0.0173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0177 0.0171 0.0174
February 0.0183 0.0176 0.0178
March 0.0181 0.0175 0.0178
April 0.0182 0.0177 0.0180
May 0.0184 0.0181 0.0182
June 0.0185 0.0177 0.0182
July 0.0191 0.0183 0.0186
August 0.0194 0.0188 0.0191
September 0.0197 0.0194 0.0196
October 0.0198 0.0192 0.0195
November 0.0203 0.0197 0.0199
December 0.0205 0.0198 0.0202