2026 SCR to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.4171 ISK

YEARLY LOW

8.0420 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.9489 ISK

2026 SCR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SCR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 9.4171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 8.0420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3751 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8733 to the December average rate of 9.0707, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.4171 was down 5.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.9358, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,086 ISK

2025 Average 44,847 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 40,210 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,875.55 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.2669

8.5579

JanuMarcMayJuly

SCR 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 8.8855, compared to 9.1392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8855

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 1.2564 ISK (High: 9.3608 / Low: 8.1044). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1375 ISK (High: 9.0645 / Low: 8.9270).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2564

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1375

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1890 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 8.8733) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.7634), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8902 (-9.12%).

2026 Avg (January) 8.8733

2025 Avg (January) 9.7634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.4171	8.1877	8.8733
February	9.3608	8.1044	8.8656
March	9.3784	8.2621	8.8059
April	9.0021	8.0420	8.6170
May	9.0645	8.9270	9.0076
June	9.4056	8.8503	9.1435
July	9.4111	8.6352	9.2078
August	9.1510	8.9472	9.0707