2026 MDL to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.5616 ISK

YEARLY LOW

7.0400 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

7.1806 ISK

2026 MDL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MDL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 7.5616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 7.0400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5216 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3910 to the December average rate of 7.0839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 7.5616 was down 1.42% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.6706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,808 ISK

2025 Average 37,034 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 35,200 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,608.22 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

7.4217

7.0532

JanuMarcMayJuly

MDL 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 7.2029, compared to 7.1137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2029

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3728 ISK (High: 7.5616 / Low: 7.1888). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ISK (High: 7.0839 / Low: 7.0839).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3728

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1705 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 7.3910) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.5650), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1739 (-2.30%).

2026 Avg (January) 7.3910

2025 Avg (January) 7.5650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.5616	7.1888	7.3910
February	7.3208	7.1042	7.2206
March	7.3124	7.0400	7.1810
April	7.1981	7.0522	7.1227
May	7.1534	7.1092	7.1302
June	7.2440	7.1151	7.1720
July	7.2049	7.0620	7.1434
August	7.0839	7.0839	7.0839