YEARLY HIGH
8.8864 ISK
YEARLY LOW
7.1556 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0209 ISK

2017 NAD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NAD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 8.8864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 7.1556.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7309 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4391 to the December average rate of 7.9923, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.8864 was down 0.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.9053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,432 ISK
2016 Average 41,105 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 35,778 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,654.26 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.5714
7.2839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 8.1871, compared to 7.8548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.0443 ISK (High: 8.5590 / Low: 7.5147). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3946 ISK (High: 8.2244 / Low: 7.8298).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0443
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3946

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4371 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 8.4641) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.2390), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2251 (+2.73%).

2017 Avg (March) 8.4641
2016 Avg (March) 8.2390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7286 8.2139 8.4391
February 8.6133 8.1295 8.4388
March 8.8864 8.1466 8.4641
April 8.5082 7.9597 8.1930
May 7.9668 7.5357 7.7559
June 8.1126 7.5594 7.8315
July 8.2322 7.7342 7.9506
August 8.2244 7.8298 8.0017
September 8.2407 7.7952 8.0860
October 7.8990 7.4267 7.7070
November 7.5766 7.1556 7.3912
December 8.5590 7.5147 7.9923