2026 KGS to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4500 ISK

YEARLY LOW

1.3810 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4171 ISK

2026 KGS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KGS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 1.4500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1.3810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0689 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4264 to the December average rate of 1.4096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.4500 was down 10.99% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6289, 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 7,250 ISK

2025 Average 7,341 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 6,905 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 344.59 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.4384

1.3962

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.4154, compared to 1.4223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4154

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0666 ISK (High: 1.4476 / Low: 1.3810). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 ISK (High: 1.4084 / Low: 1.4033).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0666

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0267 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.4296) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.4218), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+0.55%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.4296

2025 Avg (June) 1.4218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4476	1.3810	1.4264
February	1.4080	1.3874	1.3997
March	1.4443	1.3867	1.4244
April	1.4345	1.3896	1.4062
May	1.4084	1.4033	1.4064
June	1.4500	1.4082	1.4296
July	1.4433	1.4164	1.4349
August	1.4135	1.4046	1.4096