YEARLY HIGH
222.6517 STD
YEARLY LOW
190.4342 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
203.8747 STD

2017 ISK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ISK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 222.6517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 190.4342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.2175 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 202.0086 to the December average rate of 197.3935, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 222.6517 was up 6.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 208.1840, 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 1,113,259 STD
2016 Average 919,647 STD
Yearly Trough Low 952,171 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161,087.62 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

218.7941
191.0638
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 209.7534, compared to 197.9959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.7575 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 209.7534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 197.9959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 19.0495 STD (High: 217.2957 / Low: 198.2461). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6985 STD (High: 199.6764 / Low: 195.9778).

February Spread (Volatile) ±19.0495
October Spread (Stable) ±3.6985

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 12.5345 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.5345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 216.4832) against the same month in 2016 (average: 176.5947), the exchange rate shifted by +39.8885 (+22.59%).

2017 Avg (June) 216.4832
2016 Avg (June) 176.5947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 206.9429 196.7275 202.0086
February 217.2957 198.2461 206.6870
March 217.8200 201.8062 209.9222
April 211.8611 202.0582 207.4527
May 221.1745 210.8876 215.9668
June 222.6517 209.0077 216.4832
July 210.6921 198.3046 203.9487
August 199.5818 191.2294 195.9948
September 196.9439 190.4342 193.3747
October 199.6764 195.9778 197.4738
November 201.7799 196.9367 199.7899
December 199.4892 194.9759 197.3935