YEARLY HIGH
1.9740 YER
YEARLY LOW
1.8815 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9235 YER

2026 ISK to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 1.9740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 1.8815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0925 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9117 to the December average rate of 1.9304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.9740 was down 1.69% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.0079, 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 9,870 YER
2025 Average 9,483 YER
Yearly Trough Low 9,408 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 462.48 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.9531
1.8888
JanuMarcMayJuly

ISK to YER 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 1.9272, compared to 1.9123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0903 YER (High: 1.9740 / Low: 1.8837). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 YER (High: 1.9352 / Low: 1.9279).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0903
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.9117) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.7758), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1359 (+7.65%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.9117
2025 Avg (January) 1.7758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9740 1.8837 1.9117
February 1.9653 1.9370 1.9477
March 1.9671 1.8888 1.9155
April 1.9639 1.9023 1.9395
May 1.9451 1.9376 1.9404
June 1.9375 1.8820 1.9086
July 1.9239 1.8815 1.8942
August 1.9352 1.9279 1.9304