YEARLY HIGH
38.3830 ISK
YEARLY LOW
35.6010 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.7654 ISK

2024 PEN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PEN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 38.3830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 35.6010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7820 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.6948 to the December average rate of 37.1648, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 38.3830 was up 0.25% compared to the 2023 peak of 38.2881, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 191,915 ISK
2023 Average 184,341 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 178,005 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,909.92 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

37.9282
35.7986
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 36.8708, compared to 36.6600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.8708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.6600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 1.3765 ISK (High: 37.2416 / Low: 35.8651). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5579 ISK (High: 36.7983 / Low: 36.2404).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3765
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5579

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7187 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 37.7507) against the same month in 2023 (average: 36.3313), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4194 (+3.91%).

2024 Avg (April) 37.7507
2023 Avg (April) 36.3313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.2416 35.8651 36.6948
February 36.4315 35.6010 35.9761
March 37.4827 36.3546 36.9349
April 38.3830 37.2764 37.7507
May 37.8429 36.5382 37.2006
June 37.0981 36.1676 36.6677
July 37.0589 36.0794 36.5913
August 37.1914 36.3505 36.8837
September 36.9583 35.7746 36.3259
October 36.7983 36.2404 36.4787
November 36.8455 35.9315 36.5152
December 37.5301 36.7426 37.1648