YEARLY HIGH
116.7334 ISK
YEARLY LOW
32.6293 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
91.8990 ISK

2017 LTL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 116.7334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 32.6293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 84.1041 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.0827 to the December average rate of 104.7993, the exchange rate registered a net change of 97.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 116.7334 was up 176.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 42.2751, 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 583,667 ISK
2016 Average 195,781 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 163,147 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 420,520.33 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

113.6138
26.5691
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 78.6510, compared to 105.1470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 26.4960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.6510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.1470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 82.4254 ISK (High: 116.7334 / Low: 34.3080). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7900 ISK (High: 106.5100 / Low: 104.7200).

January Spread (Volatile) ±82.4254
October Spread (Stable) ±1.7900

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 44.9807 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -44.9807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 53.0827) against the same month in 2016 (average: 41.7783), the exchange rate shifted by +11.3044 (+27.06%).

2017 Avg (January) 53.0827
2016 Avg (January) 41.7783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 116.7334 34.3080 53.0827
February 113.6850 32.7047 78.8035
March 35.1854 32.6293 33.8228
April 112.6900 35.1513 102.5125
May 106.4602 98.9800 102.7864
June 105.1300 97.5300 100.8982
July 107.9000 101.8200 104.2625
August 108.8500 104.1900 105.8554
September 108.0500 104.9400 106.3601
October 106.5100 104.7200 105.4790
November 106.3100 102.8342 104.1258
December 106.0400 103.2516 104.7993