2026 UAH to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9728 ISK

YEARLY LOW

2.7465 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8166 ISK

2026 UAH to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UAH to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.9728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 2.7465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2263 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9014 to the December average rate of 2.7599, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.9728 was down 13.16% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.4233, 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 14,864 ISK

2025 Average 15,384 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 13,732 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,131.58 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.9156

2.7457

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 2.8276, compared to 2.7837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8276

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1558 ISK (High: 2.9728 / Low: 2.8170). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 ISK (High: 2.7914 / Low: 2.7761).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1558

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0635 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0635

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.9014) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.3318), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4304 (-12.92%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.9014

2025 Avg (January) 3.3318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9728	2.8170	2.9014
February	2.8647	2.8107	2.8379
March	2.8691	2.8172	2.8423
April	2.8708	2.7518	2.8091
May	2.7914	2.7761	2.7808
June	2.8256	2.7642	2.7939
July	2.8271	2.7759	2.8076
August	2.7778	2.7465	2.7599