YEARLY HIGH
0.2145 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.1896 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2034 ISK

2016 SOS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.2145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.1896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0249 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2100 to the December average rate of 0.1966, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2145 was down 2.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2200, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,073 ISK
2015 Average 980 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 948 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.66 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2114
0.1941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.2072, compared to 0.1996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0141 ISK (High: 0.2037 / Low: 0.1896). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 ISK (High: 0.1989 / Low: 0.1948).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.2098) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1894), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0204 (+10.77%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.2098
2015 Avg (June) 0.1894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2132 0.2077 0.2100
February 0.2119 0.2066 0.2089
March 0.2129 0.2016 0.2068
April 0.2063 0.2003 0.2032
May 0.2114 0.2004 0.2047
June 0.2145 0.2052 0.2098
July 0.2133 0.2058 0.2094
August 0.2075 0.1983 0.2027
September 0.1989 0.1948 0.1968
October 0.1987 0.1941 0.1963
November 0.2038 0.1920 0.1955
December 0.2037 0.1896 0.1966