YEARLY HIGH
10.0280 ISK
YEARLY LOW
6.9025 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2116 ISK

2016 ARS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 10.0280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 6.9025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1255 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5860 to the December average rate of 7.1103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.0280 was down 37.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.9269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,140 ISK
2015 Average 71,688 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 34,513 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,627.50 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.8335
6.8628
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ARS 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: JanтАУJun) was 8.8066, compared to 7.6166 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 1.1899 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 8.8066
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 7.6166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.0025 ISK (High: 9.1915 / Low: 8.1890). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1447 ISK (High: 7.5817 / Low: 7.4370).

February Spread (Volatile) ┬▒1.0025
October Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.1447

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.9232 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 9.5860) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.2895), the exchange rate shifted by -5.7035 (-37.30%).

2016 Avg (January) 9.5860
2015 Avg (January) 15.2895

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Month High Low Average
January 10.0280 9.3320 9.5860
February 9.1915 8.1890 8.6627
March 8.6877 8.2369 8.4952
April 8.8422 8.3365 8.6118
May 9.0009 8.5564 8.7561
June 8.9898 8.1608 8.7276
July 8.3882 7.9717 8.1871
August 8.1401 7.7701 7.9570
September 7.7772 7.4385 7.6074
October 7.5817 7.4370 7.5160
November 7.4486 7.1140 7.3220
December 7.3305 6.9025 7.1103