YEARLY HIGH
0.2744 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.2224 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2445 ISK

2017 KMF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.2744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.2224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0520 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2469 to the December average rate of 0.2520, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2744 was down 6.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2927, 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 1,372 ISK
2016 Average 1,362 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,112 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260.16 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2600
0.2273
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 0.2376, compared to 0.2515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0244 ISK (High: 0.2744 / Low: 0.2500). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 ISK (High: 0.2512 / Low: 0.2452).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0244
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2554) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2661), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0106 (-4.00%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2554
2016 Avg (August) 0.2661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2528 0.2416 0.2469
February 0.2519 0.2293 0.2410
March 0.2462 0.2284 0.2372
April 0.2463 0.2347 0.2398
May 0.2358 0.2249 0.2308
June 0.2394 0.2224 0.2301
July 0.2512 0.2360 0.2441
August 0.2744 0.2500 0.2554
September 0.2632 0.2528 0.2573
October 0.2554 0.2477 0.2519
November 0.2512 0.2452 0.2481
December 0.2553 0.2482 0.2520