YEARLY HIGH
84.8886 ISK
YEARLY LOW
69.3006 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.8263 ISK

2017 NZD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NZD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 84.8886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 69.3006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.5879 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.3849 to the December average rate of 73.0214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 84.8886 was down 5.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 89.8507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 424,443 ISK
2016 Average 420,346 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 346,503 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,939.70 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

82.3853
70.3801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 76.5967, compared to 75.0560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.5967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.0560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 6.9673 ISK (High: 83.5610 / Low: 76.5938). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0135 ISK (High: 73.4388 / Low: 70.4253).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.9673
November Spread (Stable) ±3.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.5793 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 81.3849) against the same month in 2016 (average: 85.0591), the exchange rate shifted by -3.6742 (-4.32%).

2017 Avg (January) 81.3849
2016 Avg (January) 85.0591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 84.8886 78.3760 81.3849
February 83.5610 76.5938 80.4611
March 79.4564 74.4983 76.4826
April 79.8081 72.9391 76.9599
May 73.7670 69.3006 71.3806
June 76.1944 69.6046 72.9114
July 78.7135 74.6051 76.8322
August 79.6287 75.0492 77.3453
September 79.2384 75.1876 77.1120
October 76.6252 72.0753 74.3197
November 73.4388 70.4253 71.7052
December 74.5182 71.0530 73.0214