YEARLY HIGH
0.7070 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.6517 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6786 ISK

2026 LRD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.7070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.6517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0553 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6866 to the December average rate of 0.6845, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.7070 was down 6.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.7589, 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 3,535 ISK
2025 Average 3,328 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 3,259 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276.39 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6952
0.6569
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.6754, compared to 0.6883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0553 ISK (High: 0.7070 / Low: 0.6517). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ISK (High: 0.6845 / Low: 0.6845).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0553
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0265 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.6866) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7376), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0510 (-6.92%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.6866
2025 Avg (January) 0.7376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7070 0.6517 0.6866
February 0.6676 0.6533 0.6601
March 0.6902 0.6610 0.6798
April 0.6852 0.6595 0.6684
May 0.6736 0.6672 0.6715
June 0.6969 0.6722 0.6860
July 0.6950 0.6868 0.6920
August 0.6845 0.6845 0.6845