YEARLY HIGH
8.8862 ISK
YEARLY LOW
7.1527 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0183 ISK

2017 SZL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 8.8862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 7.1527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7335 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4347 to the December average rate of 7.9857, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.8862 was down 0.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.9180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,431 ISK
2016 Average 41,101 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 35,764 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,667.25 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.5676
7.2718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 8.1864, compared to 7.8503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.9704 ISK (High: 8.4917 / Low: 7.5212). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3536 ISK (High: 8.5376 / Low: 8.1840).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9704
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3536

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4375 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 8.4596) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.2387), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2209 (+2.68%).

2017 Avg (March) 8.4596
2016 Avg (March) 8.2387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6993 8.2151 8.4347
February 8.5376 8.1840 8.4386
March 8.8862 8.1492 8.4596
April 8.4599 7.9612 8.1940
May 7.9692 7.5454 7.7564
June 8.1101 7.5569 7.8351
July 8.2284 7.7410 7.9387
August 8.2208 7.8302 7.9981
September 8.2473 7.7937 8.0931
October 7.8987 7.4237 7.7062
November 7.6039 7.1527 7.3798
December 8.4917 7.5212 7.9857