YEARLY HIGH
1.6538 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.5094 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5840 ISK

2024 KGS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KGS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 1.6538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 1.5094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1444 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5339 to the December average rate of 1.5958, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.6538 was down 3.95% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.7218, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,269 ISK
2023 Average 7,849 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 7,547 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 722.16 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.6327
1.5245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to ISK 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 1.5581, compared to 1.6099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0601 ISK (High: 1.6538 / Low: 1.5937). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0196 ISK (High: 1.5824 / Low: 1.5627).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0601
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0196

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0199 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 1.6175) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.4968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1207 (+8.07%).

2024 Avg (August) 1.6175
2023 Avg (August) 1.4968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5483 1.5126 1.5339
February 1.5527 1.5249 1.5404
March 1.5568 1.5094 1.5335
April 1.5939 1.5518 1.5749
May 1.5824 1.5627 1.5729
June 1.6124 1.5629 1.5927
July 1.6458 1.6026 1.6195
August 1.6538 1.5937 1.6175
September 1.6429 1.6013 1.6237
October 1.6174 1.5929 1.6038
November 1.6174 1.5764 1.5989
December 1.6071 1.5834 1.5958