YEARLY HIGH
0.0091 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0076 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0083 USD

2016 ISK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.0091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0077 to the December average rate of 0.0089, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0091 was up 12.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0081, 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 45 USD
2015 Average 38 USD
Yearly Trough Low 38 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.19 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0090
0.0076
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ISK to USD 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 0.0079, compared to 0.0087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 USD (High: 0.0081 / Low: 0.0077). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0076).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0089) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0077), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+15.09%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0089
2015 Avg (December) 0.0077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0077 0.0076 0.0077
February 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
March 0.0081 0.0077 0.0079
April 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
May 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
June 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
July 0.0084 0.0081 0.0082
August 0.0086 0.0083 0.0085
September 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
October 0.0089 0.0087 0.0088
November 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089
December 0.0091 0.0087 0.0089