YEARLY HIGH
1.3078 ETB
YEARLY LOW
1.2283 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2738 ETB

2026 ISK to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 1.3078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.2283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0796 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2477 to the December average rate of 1.2965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3078 was up 4.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,539 ETB
2025 Average 5,441 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 6,141 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 397.91 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3014
1.2428
JanuMarcMayJuly

ISK to ETB 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 1.2688, compared to 1.2890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0573 ETB (High: 1.2855 / Low: 1.2283). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 ETB (High: 1.3078 / Low: 1.2899).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0573
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 1.2965) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1421), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1543 (+13.51%).

2026 Avg (August) 1.2965
2025 Avg (August) 1.1421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2855 1.2283 1.2477
February 1.2862 1.2547 1.2684
March 1.2793 1.2350 1.2512
April 1.2891 1.2419 1.2725
May 1.3053 1.2795 1.2952
June 1.3038 1.2568 1.2776
July 1.2979 1.2674 1.2815
August 1.3078 1.2899 1.2965