YEARLY HIGH
42.2751 ISK
YEARLY LOW
34.0761 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.1648 ISK

2016 LTL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 42.2751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 34.0761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1990 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.7783 to the December average rate of 34.3660, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 42.2751 was down 11.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 47.7000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 211,375 ISK
2015 Average 218,227 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 170,380 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,994.97 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

42.5195
33.6247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 41.1910, compared to 37.1386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.1910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.1386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.7733 ISK (High: 36.2303 / Low: 34.4570). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5615 ISK (High: 41.2528 / Low: 40.6913).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.7733
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5615

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.6282 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 41.7783) against the same month in 2015 (average: 44.6912), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9129 (-6.52%).

2016 Avg (January) 41.7783
2015 Avg (January) 44.6912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.2751 41.5457 41.7783
February 42.1319 41.3064 41.7231
March 41.7048 40.7807 41.3096
April 41.2528 40.6913 40.9783
May 41.1364 40.4374 40.8277
June 41.0273 39.8200 40.5288
July 39.8849 38.8924 39.5351
August 39.1732 38.2820 38.6555
September 38.1458 37.2980 37.7504
October 37.6107 36.4490 37.0765
November 36.2303 34.4570 35.4484
December 34.7061 34.0761 34.3660