YEARLY HIGH
3.2848 ISK
YEARLY LOW
3.0263 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1180 ISK

2026 UYU to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UYU to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 3.2848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 3.0263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2585 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2366 to the December average rate of 3.0613, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.2848 was down 0.62% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.3054, 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 16,424 ISK
2025 Average 15,590 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 15,131 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,292.69 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.2541
3.0438
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 3.1270, compared to 3.0909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1967 ISK (High: 3.2323 / Low: 3.0356). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0130 ISK (High: 3.0755 / Low: 3.0625).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1967
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0630 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0630

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.2366) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.2063), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0303 (+0.94%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.2366
2025 Avg (January) 3.2063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2848 3.1215 3.2366
February 3.1997 3.1367 3.1744
March 3.2323 3.0356 3.1114
April 3.1101 3.0263 3.0659
May 3.0755 3.0625 3.0685
June 3.1697 3.0653 3.1052
July 3.1414 3.0787 3.1205
August 3.0727 3.0467 3.0613