YEARLY HIGH
8.5577 ISK
YEARLY LOW
7.2128 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9112 ISK

2016 MVR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MVR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 8.5577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 7.2128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3449 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4892 to the December average rate of 7.3512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.5577 was down 6.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.1678, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,789 ISK
2015 Average 43,119 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 36,064 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,724.55 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.6034
7.2336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 8.2386, compared to 7.5837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.3838 ISK (High: 8.4803 / Low: 8.0965). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1039 ISK (High: 7.5113 / Low: 7.4074).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3838
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1039

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2554 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 8.4892) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.6089), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1197 (-1.39%).

2016 Avg (January) 8.4892
2015 Avg (January) 8.6089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5577 8.4350 8.4892
February 8.5132 8.2507 8.3678
March 8.4803 8.0965 8.2939
April 8.2080 8.0230 8.1238
May 8.2182 7.9270 8.0855
June 8.2017 7.9295 8.0715
July 8.1172 7.8663 8.0301
August 7.9690 7.6469 7.7747
September 7.6210 7.4767 7.5240
October 7.5113 7.4074 7.4746
November 7.4286 7.2152 7.3478
December 7.5184 7.2128 7.3512