YEARLY HIGH
33.8863 ISK
YEARLY LOW
32.2040 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.0445 ISK

2026 SAR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 33.8863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 32.2040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6823 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.2610 to the December average rate of 33.0045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 33.8863 was down 10.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 37.9799, 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 169,432 ISK
2025 Average 170,960 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 161,020 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,411.37 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

33.4995
32.5616
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 32.9884, compared to 33.2129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.9884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.2129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.5498 ISK (High: 33.7538 / Low: 32.2040). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ISK (High: 33.0045 / Low: 33.0045).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5498
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6213 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 33.3290) against the same month in 2025 (average: 33.1349), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1941 (+0.59%).

2026 Avg (June) 33.3290
2025 Avg (June) 33.1349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.7538 32.2040 33.2610
February 32.8246 32.3456 32.6397
March 33.6554 32.4707 33.1894
April 33.4159 32.3981 32.7719
May 32.8988 32.5955 32.7392
June 33.8863 32.7926 33.3290
July 33.6424 33.1189 33.4213
August 33.0045 33.0045 33.0045