YEARLY HIGH
0.2029 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.1682 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1842 ISK

2017 SOS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.2029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.1682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0346 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1977 to the December average rate of 0.1807, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2029 was down 5.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2145, 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 1,014 ISK
2016 Average 1,017 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 841 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173.17 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2001
0.1719
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 0.1869, compared to 0.1815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0140 ISK (High: 0.1822 / Low: 0.1682). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 ISK (High: 0.1841 / Low: 0.1798).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1977) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2100), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0122 (-5.82%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1977
2016 Avg (January) 0.2100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2029 0.1944 0.1977
February 0.1984 0.1852 0.1925
March 0.1955 0.1841 0.1889
April 0.1969 0.1829 0.1904
May 0.1836 0.1698 0.1776
June 0.1822 0.1682 0.1742
July 0.1876 0.1763 0.1804
August 0.1893 0.1784 0.1830
September 0.1857 0.1800 0.1831
October 0.1841 0.1798 0.1820
November 0.1834 0.1751 0.1798
December 0.1835 0.1764 0.1807