YEARLY HIGH
7.5859 ISK
YEARLY LOW
6.2478 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9113 ISK

2017 MVR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MVR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 7.5859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 6.2478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3380 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4341 to the December average rate of 6.8031, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.5859 was down 11.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.5577, 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 37,929 ISK
2016 Average 39,551 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 31,239 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,690.17 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.5291
6.3891
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 6.9942, compared to 6.8283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.7450 ISK (High: 7.4886 / Low: 6.7436). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1158 ISK (High: 6.9158 / Low: 6.7999).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7450
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 7.4341) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.4892), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0552 (-12.43%).

2017 Avg (January) 7.4341
2016 Avg (January) 8.4892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5859 7.3013 7.4341
February 7.4624 6.8603 7.2097
March 7.3173 6.8467 7.0468
April 7.3286 6.8884 7.1465
May 6.9129 6.3450 6.6443
June 6.7825 6.2478 6.4841
July 6.9568 6.5689 6.7346
August 7.4886 6.7436 6.9057
September 7.0117 6.7921 6.9000
October 6.9158 6.7999 6.8469
November 6.9032 6.7168 6.7796
December 6.8856 6.7046 6.8031