2016 TOP to ISK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 TOP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the TOP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 58.5813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 48.7634.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8179 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.6118 to the December average rate of 49.4401, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 58.5813 was down 15.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 69.3564, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
TOP to ISK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 55.9151, compared to 51.3495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5656 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.4225 ISK (High: 56.4582 / Low: 54.0357). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8170 ISK (High: 55.2571 / Low: 54.4401).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.5687 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 57.6118) against the same month in 2015 (average: 66.3277), the exchange rate shifted by -8.7159 (-13.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58.5813 | 56.4568 | 57.6118 |
| February | 56.9189 | 54.5619 | 56.2384 |
| March | 57.2304 | 55.3897 | 56.1835 |
| April | 56.5803 | 54.9727 | 55.6047 |
| May | 55.2571 | 54.4401 | 54.9051 |
| June | 56.4582 | 54.0357 | 54.9471 |
| July | 54.6151 | 52.3360 | 53.8391 |
| August | 53.2843 | 51.5396 | 52.2705 |
| September | 51.6386 | 50.6986 | 51.0519 |
| October | 51.9613 | 50.5320 | 51.3490 |
| November | 50.7899 | 49.1555 | 50.1466 |
| December | 50.4562 | 48.7634 | 49.4401 |