YEARLY HIGH
0.0227 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0189 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0213 ISK

2016 PYG to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PYG to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.0227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0220 to the December average rate of 0.0194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0227 was down 22.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0293, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 114 ISK
2015 Average 127 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 94 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.25 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0225
0.0192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0221, compared to 0.0205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0011 ISK (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0189). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ISK (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0218).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.0222) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0287), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0065 (-22.66%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.0222
2015 Avg (March) 0.0287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0224 0.0218 0.0220
February 0.0226 0.0216 0.0221
March 0.0227 0.0219 0.0222
April 0.0226 0.0218 0.0222
May 0.0222 0.0218 0.0220
June 0.0222 0.0214 0.0218
July 0.0220 0.0215 0.0218
August 0.0218 0.0210 0.0213
September 0.0210 0.0205 0.0207
October 0.0207 0.0198 0.0203
November 0.0197 0.0192 0.0195
December 0.0200 0.0189 0.0194