YEARLY HIGH
0.0053 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0045 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0049 ISK

2017 STD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the STD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 0.0053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.0045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0050 to the December average rate of 0.0051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0053 was down 11.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26 ISK
2016 Average 27 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 22 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.80 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0052
0.0046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0048, compared to 0.0051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0004 ISK (High: 0.0050 / Low: 0.0046). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ISK (High: 0.0051 / Low: 0.0050).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0052) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0053), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.54%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0052
2016 Avg (September) 0.0053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0051 0.0048 0.0050
February 0.0050 0.0046 0.0048
March 0.0050 0.0046 0.0048
April 0.0049 0.0047 0.0048
May 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
June 0.0048 0.0045 0.0046
July 0.0050 0.0047 0.0049
August 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
September 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
October 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
November 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
December 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051