YEARLY HIGH
1.2793 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.8223 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0380 ISK

2017 LRD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.2793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.8223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4570 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2203 to the December average rate of 0.8351, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2793 was down 17.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,396 ISK
2016 Average 6,775 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 4,112 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,284.82 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2588
0.7966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 1.1505, compared to 0.9255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2502 ISK (High: 1.1586 / Low: 0.9084). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 ISK (High: 0.8451 / Low: 0.8226).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2502
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1780 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1780

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.2203) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5189), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2987 (-19.66%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.2203
2016 Avg (January) 1.5189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2793 1.1914 1.2203
February 1.2250 1.1360 1.1829
March 1.2066 1.1341 1.1622
April 1.2101 1.1263 1.1712
May 1.1410 1.0474 1.0919
June 1.1184 1.0321 1.0743
July 1.1788 1.0890 1.1246
August 1.1586 0.9084 0.9466
September 0.9220 0.8985 0.9098
October 0.9052 0.8777 0.8913
November 0.8905 0.8223 0.8457
December 0.8451 0.8226 0.8351