YEARLY HIGH
152.3173 ISK
YEARLY LOW
120.7700 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
136.8589 ISK

2026 KYD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KYD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 152.3173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 120.7700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.5473 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.7327 to the December average rate of 148.5571, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 152.3173 was up 6.93% compared to the 2025 peak of 142.4512, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 761,587 ISK
2025 Average 641,278 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 603,850 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157,736.65 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

153.4023
119.5871
JanuMarcMayJuly

KYD 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 132.6216, compared to 149.5708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.9492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 132.6216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 149.5708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 26.1741 ISK (High: 147.6941 / Low: 121.5200). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6106 ISK (High: 147.7896 / Low: 147.1790).

April Spread (Volatile) ±26.1741
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.3277 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 150.0036) against the same month in 2025 (average: 124.3030), the exchange rate shifted by +25.7006 (+20.68%).

2026 Avg (June) 150.0036
2025 Avg (June) 124.3030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 126.5869 120.7700 124.7327
February 123.1300 121.3300 122.4050
March 126.3000 121.2672 124.5588
April 147.6941 121.5200 126.4401
May 147.7896 147.1790 147.5895
June 152.3173 147.7572 150.0036
July 151.4931 149.2298 150.5844
August 148.7741 148.1496 148.5571