YEARLY HIGH
4.3110 ISK
YEARLY LOW
3.6747 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0098 ISK

2017 UAH to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UAH to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 4.3110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3.6747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6363 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1942 to the December average rate of 3.8050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.3110 was down 22.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.5968, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,555 ISK
2016 Average 23,661 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 18,374 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,181.47 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.2331
3.7661
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 4.0386, compared to 3.9811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.3312 ISK (High: 4.2566 / Low: 3.9255). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0979 ISK (High: 4.0057 / Low: 3.9077).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3312
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0979

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2148 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.1942) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.3474), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1532 (-21.57%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.1942
2016 Avg (January) 5.3474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3110 4.0650 4.1942
February 4.2566 3.9255 4.1148
March 4.1865 3.9274 4.0498
April 4.2154 3.9833 4.1085
May 4.0163 3.7708 3.8937
June 4.0471 3.7227 3.8708
July 4.1566 3.9115 4.0236
August 4.2824 4.0269 4.1356
September 4.1254 3.9894 4.0625
October 4.0057 3.9077 3.9574
November 3.9653 3.8219 3.9023
December 3.8966 3.6747 3.8050