YEARLY HIGH
0.0145 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0119 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0130 ISK

2017 LAK to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.0145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.0119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0141 to the December average rate of 0.0126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0145 was down 9.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73 ISK
2016 Average 74 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 60 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.90 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0143
0.0121
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0133, compared to 0.0127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0013 ISK (High: 0.0144 / Low: 0.0130). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ISK (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0126).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0141) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0160), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-11.77%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0141
2016 Avg (January) 0.0160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0145 0.0138 0.0141
February 0.0144 0.0130 0.0137
March 0.0139 0.0130 0.0134
April 0.0142 0.0129 0.0136
May 0.0132 0.0121 0.0126
June 0.0127 0.0119 0.0123
July 0.0131 0.0124 0.0127
August 0.0132 0.0126 0.0128
September 0.0130 0.0126 0.0128
October 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
November 0.0128 0.0123 0.0125
December 0.0128 0.0124 0.0126