YEARLY HIGH
2.9378 ISK
YEARLY LOW
2.6328 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7579 ISK

2026 TRY to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the TRY to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 2.9378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 2.6328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3050 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8853 to the December average rate of 2.6688, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.9378 was down 26.52% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.9982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 146,889 ISK
2025 Average 163,033 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 131,640 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,248.69 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.9069
2.6472
JanuMarcMayJuly

TRY 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 2.7728, compared to 2.6688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1563 ISK (High: 2.9378 / Low: 2.7815). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 ISK (High: 2.7176 / Low: 2.6797).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1563
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0851 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.8853) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.9504), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0652 (-26.96%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.8853
2025 Avg (January) 3.9504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9378 2.7815 2.8853
February 2.8303 2.7618 2.8002
March 2.8597 2.7580 2.8168
April 2.8162 2.7072 2.7464
May 2.7176 2.6797 2.6878
June 2.7271 2.6823 2.7004
July 2.7044 2.6328 2.6688