YEARLY HIGH
0.2927 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.2385 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2725 ISK

2016 KMF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.2927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.2385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0542 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2877 to the December average rate of 0.2411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2927 was down 6.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3139, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,463 ISK
2015 Average 1,487 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,193 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 270.95 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2934
0.2364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.2863, compared to 0.2587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2863
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0149 ISK (High: 0.2845 / Low: 0.2695). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 ISK (High: 0.2868 / Low: 0.2837).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2877) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3107), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0230 (-7.40%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2877
2015 Avg (January) 0.3107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2927 0.2853 0.2877
February 0.2907 0.2860 0.2887
March 0.2895 0.2833 0.2861
April 0.2868 0.2837 0.2855
May 0.2866 0.2826 0.2852
June 0.2864 0.2813 0.2844
July 0.2845 0.2695 0.2787
August 0.2716 0.2627 0.2661
September 0.2640 0.2599 0.2613
October 0.2602 0.2541 0.2575
November 0.2541 0.2416 0.2473
December 0.2464 0.2385 0.2411