YEARLY HIGH
14.9023 ISK
YEARLY LOW
12.3500 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.6554 ISK

2017 SBD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 14.9023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 12.3500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5523 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5435 to the December average rate of 13.4786, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.9023 was down 8.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.1983, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74,511 ISK
2016 Average 76,282 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 61,750 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,761.49 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.7169
12.6353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 13.8146, compared to 13.4963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 1.0818 ISK (High: 14.6188 / Low: 13.5370). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2301 ISK (High: 13.6401 / Low: 13.4100).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.0818
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2301

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 1.0640 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0640

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 14.5435) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.9588), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4154 (-8.87%).

2017 Avg (January) 14.5435
2016 Avg (January) 15.9588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.9023 14.1991 14.5435
February 14.7419 13.7271 14.3214
March 14.6117 13.7201 14.0537
April 14.6188 13.5370 14.1120
May 13.5561 12.5237 13.0480
June 13.4071 12.3500 12.8088
July 13.7631 12.9340 13.3235
August 14.0448 13.4077 13.6721
September 13.9002 13.5282 13.6995
October 13.6401 13.4100 13.5044
November 13.6286 12.9490 13.2998
December 13.6854 13.1892 13.4786