YEARLY HIGH
206.2726 ISK
YEARLY LOW
167.4120 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
191.2141 ISK

2016 LVL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LVL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 206.2726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 167.4120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.8607 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 203.8385 to the December average rate of 168.8366, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 206.2726 was down 6.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 219.6220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,031,363 ISK
2015 Average 1,044,264 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 837,060 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,303.43 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

207.3387
165.3364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 200.9078, compared to 181.5204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.3875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 200.9078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.5204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 7.8662 ISK (High: 177.1478 / Low: 169.2816). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9581 ISK (High: 199.8727 / Low: 197.9145).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.8662
May Spread (Stable) ±1.9581

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 7.1606 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 203.8385) against the same month in 2015 (average: 217.5608), the exchange rate shifted by -13.7223 (-6.31%).

2016 Avg (January) 203.8385
2015 Avg (January) 217.5608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 206.2726 202.6294 203.8385
February 204.6019 202.1840 203.5419
March 203.5400 199.6822 201.5745
April 200.8526 198.7316 199.8463
May 199.8727 197.9145 198.9429
June 198.9004 194.2616 197.7028
July 195.3761 190.5067 193.3635
August 191.9725 185.9347 188.8627
September 185.3032 182.7394 183.7309
October 182.9973 178.1372 180.7446
November 177.1478 169.2816 173.5840
December 170.5066 167.4120 168.8366