YEARLY HIGH
18.2601 ISK
YEARLY LOW
14.5785 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.0879 ISK

2017 SDG to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 18.2601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 14.5785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6816 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.7562 to the December average rate of 15.5785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.2601 was down 14.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.4164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,300 ISK
2016 Average 98,058 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 72,892 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,408.10 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.0201
14.8527
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 16.4457, compared to 15.7302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.4457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.5683 ISK (High: 17.8650 / Low: 16.2967). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2555 ISK (High: 15.9439 / Low: 15.6884).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.5683
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2555

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 1.1116 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 17.7562) against the same month in 2016 (average: 21.2421), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4860 (-16.41%).

2017 Avg (January) 17.7562
2016 Avg (January) 21.2421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.2601 17.3279 17.7562
February 17.8650 16.2967 17.2902
March 17.0154 16.2313 16.6091
April 17.0387 15.8428 16.5067
May 15.9290 14.8611 15.3951
June 15.7703 14.5785 15.1166
July 16.1572 15.2791 15.6323
August 16.4009 15.6017 15.8695
September 16.1835 15.6466 15.9142
October 15.9439 15.6884 15.7909
November 15.9147 15.3908 15.5957
December 15.9656 14.7420 15.5785