YEARLY HIGH
4.3344 ISK
YEARLY LOW
3.8186 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0075 ISK

2016 UYU to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 4.3344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 3.8186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5158 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2397 to the December average rate of 3.9141, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.3344 was down 21.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.5555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,672 ISK
2015 Average 24,300 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 19,093 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,579.01 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.2723
3.8815
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 4.0147, compared to 4.0004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1825 ISK (High: 4.0243 / Low: 3.8418). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0814 ISK (High: 4.0701 / Low: 3.9887).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1825
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0814

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1895 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1895

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.2397) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.3765), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1367 (-21.14%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.2397
2015 Avg (January) 5.3765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3344 4.1752 4.2397
February 4.1661 4.0004 4.0503
March 4.0109 3.8650 3.9350
April 4.0073 3.8640 3.9294
May 4.0243 3.8418 3.9283
June 4.0832 3.9534 4.0053
July 4.0701 3.9887 4.0284
August 4.1182 4.0012 4.0774
September 4.0639 3.9158 3.9848
October 4.0867 4.0053 4.0522
November 4.0270 3.8678 3.9454
December 3.9983 3.8186 3.9141