YEARLY HIGH
31.1219 ISK
YEARLY LOW
26.0059 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.4379 ISK

2017 SAR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 31.1219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 26.0059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1159 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.4651 to the December average rate of 27.9460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 31.1219 was down 10.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 34.9038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 155,609 ISK
2016 Average 160,970 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 130,030 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,579.68 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

30.8213
26.5473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 28.8380, compared to 28.0377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.8380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.0377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 2.2351 ISK (High: 30.7085 / Low: 28.4733). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4790 ISK (High: 28.4040 / Low: 27.9250).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.2351
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4790

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 2.0093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 30.4651) against the same month in 2016 (average: 34.6310), the exchange rate shifted by -4.1659 (-12.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 30.4651
2016 Avg (January) 34.6310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.1219 30.0117 30.4651
February 30.7085 28.4733 29.7155
March 30.2445 28.4099 29.1213
April 30.3290 28.3030 29.4160
May 28.3888 26.3908 27.4067
June 28.0339 26.0059 26.9035
July 28.7706 27.1498 27.8018
August 29.0263 27.7825 28.2267
September 28.8095 27.9814 28.3610
October 28.4040 27.9250 28.1258
November 28.3471 27.4203 27.7648
December 28.2754 27.5312 27.9460