YEARLY HIGH
81.9160 ISK
YEARLY LOW
70.1560 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.5633 ISK

2017 LYD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 81.9160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 70.1560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7600 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.8640 to the December average rate of 76.7714, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 81.9160 was down 14.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 95.7769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 409,580 ISK
2016 Average 437,515 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 350,780 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,800.18 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

80.6208
71.5389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 76.3169, compared to 76.8096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.3169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.8096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 5.7255 ISK (High: 80.5128 / Low: 74.7873). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7304 ISK (High: 77.8101 / Low: 76.0797).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.7255
October Spread (Stable) ±1.7304

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 4.5260 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 79.8640) against the same month in 2016 (average: 93.7925), the exchange rate shifted by -13.9286 (-14.85%).

2017 Avg (January) 79.8640
2016 Avg (January) 93.7925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.9160 78.0746 79.8640
February 80.5128 74.7873 78.1953
March 79.8961 74.7393 76.6161
April 80.0309 74.9466 77.7282
May 75.2724 70.9590 73.2022
June 75.0515 70.1560 72.2957
July 77.2980 72.8136 75.3505
August 79.7173 76.1689 77.4343
September 79.4802 76.6739 78.0529
October 77.8101 76.0797 77.0358
November 77.6205 75.2644 76.2127
December 77.8196 75.6924 76.7714