YEARLY HIGH
208.1840 STD
YEARLY LOW
168.8929 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
183.8906 STD

2016 ISK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 208.1840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 168.8929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.2912 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 173.4444 to the December average rate of 206.7126, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 208.1840 was up 18.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 175.7924, 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 1,040,920 STD
2015 Average 837,394 STD
Yearly Trough Low 844,464 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196,455.80 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

210.0873
169.5915
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to STD 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 174.3752, compared to 193.4060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.0308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.3752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 193.4060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 10.9347 STD (High: 179.8275 / Low: 168.8929). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7462 STD (High: 174.5966 / Low: 172.8504).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.9347
January Spread (Stable) ±1.7462

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4782 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4782

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 206.7126) against the same month in 2015 (average: 173.3989), the exchange rate shifted by +33.3137 (+19.21%).

2016 Avg (December) 206.7126
2015 Avg (December) 173.3989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 174.5966 172.8504 173.4444
February 175.1900 171.6327 172.9662
March 175.9385 173.3324 174.1082
April 175.2702 172.2777 174.0736
May 176.1240 173.6469 175.0639
June 179.8275 168.8929 176.5947
July 184.6887 179.2977 181.4839
August 188.5421 182.4911 185.1944
September 191.5013 189.0439 190.3784
October 198.2552 189.6697 194.4990
November 206.1667 198.8175 202.1677
December 208.1840 204.5592 206.7126