2026 NOK to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.3140 ISK

YEARLY LOW

12.4462 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.9265 ISK

2026 NOK to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NOK to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 13.3140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 12.4462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8678 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5414 to the December average rate of 12.9850, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 13.3140 was up 4.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.7153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,570 ISK

2025 Average 61,708 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 62,231 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,338.96 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

13.3446

12.4683

JanuMarcMayJuly

NOK 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 12.9168, compared to 12.9555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9168

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.6017 ISK (High: 13.3140 / Low: 12.7123). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0840 ISK (High: 13.2926 / Low: 13.2086).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6017

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0840

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2446 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 13.0270) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.3624), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6645 (+5.38%).

2026 Avg (June) 13.0270

2025 Avg (June) 12.3624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.7010	12.4462	12.5414
February	12.9578	12.5310	12.7830
March	13.0750	12.7030	12.9007
April	13.2053	12.8127	12.9773
May	13.2926	13.2086	13.2716
June	13.3140	12.7123	13.0270
July	13.1356	12.7180	12.9259
August	13.0510	12.9191	12.9850