YEARLY HIGH
7.5439 ISK
YEARLY LOW
5.3600 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4909 ISK

2016 MXN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 7.5439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 5.3600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1839 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2121 to the December average rate of 5.4862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.5439 was down 18.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.2343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 377,196 ISK
2015 Average 416,657 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 268,002 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,193.60 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.3847
5.3136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 6.9744, compared to 6.0074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9670 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.6552 ISK (High: 6.0444 / Low: 5.3893). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1751 ISK (High: 7.2606 / Low: 7.0855).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6552
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1751

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4293 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 7.2121) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.9427), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7306 (-19.35%).

2016 Avg (January) 7.2121
2015 Avg (January) 8.9427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5439 6.9567 7.2121
February 7.1132 6.6273 6.9364
March 7.2606 7.0855 7.1822
April 7.1844 6.9446 7.0872
May 7.1249 6.7333 6.8206
June 6.7271 6.4840 6.6078
July 6.6781 6.3712 6.5645
August 6.5252 6.2053 6.3875
September 6.2992 5.7468 5.9843
October 6.1780 5.8807 6.0255
November 6.0444 5.3893 5.5962
December 5.5984 5.3600 5.4862