YEARLY HIGH
8.2065 ISK
YEARLY LOW
7.8168 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0250 ISK

2026 MVR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MVR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 8.2065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 7.8168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3897 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0704 to the December average rate of 7.9953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.2065 was down 11.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.2441, 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 41,032 ISK
2025 Average 41,647 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 39,084 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,948.31 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.1379
7.9077
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 8.0143, compared to 8.0570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3712 ISK (High: 8.1880 / Low: 7.8168). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ISK (High: 7.9953 / Low: 7.9953).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3712
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1435 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 8.0938) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.0652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0286 (+0.35%).

2026 Avg (June) 8.0938
2025 Avg (June) 8.0652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1880 7.8168 8.0704
February 7.9955 7.8480 7.9269
March 8.1748 7.8490 8.0592
April 8.1145 7.8654 7.9559
May 7.9959 7.9379 7.9796
June 8.2065 7.9968 8.0938
July 8.1658 8.0116 8.1187
August 7.9953 7.9953 7.9953