2017 PEN to ISK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PEN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PEN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 35.3924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 29.8188.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5736 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.2315 to the December average rate of 32.2987, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 35.3924 was down 7.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 38.3395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
PEN to ISK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 33.0281, compared to 32.3917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6364 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 2.5162 ISK (High: 35.2259 / Low: 32.7097). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7622 ISK (High: 32.8972 / Low: 32.1350).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, 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 2.5371 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 34.2315) against the same month in 2016 (average: 37.8240), the exchange rate shifted by -3.5925 (-9.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.3924 | 33.3590 | 34.2315 |
| February | 35.2259 | 32.7097 | 34.2017 |
| March | 34.8499 | 32.4405 | 33.4725 |
| April | 35.0347 | 32.6075 | 33.9496 |
| May | 32.7519 | 30.2646 | 31.4125 |
| June | 32.1502 | 29.8188 | 30.9009 |
| July | 33.1540 | 31.4150 | 32.1088 |
| August | 33.5645 | 32.1673 | 32.6596 |
| September | 33.3149 | 32.2481 | 32.7663 |
| October | 32.8972 | 32.1350 | 32.4369 |
| November | 32.7561 | 31.2042 | 32.0801 |
| December | 32.7655 | 31.9052 | 32.2987 |