YEARLY HIGH
1.0781 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.8994 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9976 ISK

2017 VUV to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VUV to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.0781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.8994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1787 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0493 to the December average rate of 0.9799, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0781 was down 8.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1725, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,391 ISK
2016 Average 5,545 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 4,497 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 893.51 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0604
0.9272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.9986, compared to 0.9965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0804 ISK (High: 1.0514 / Low: 0.9710). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 ISK (High: 1.0161 / Low: 0.9875).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0804
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0740 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0740

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0493) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1506), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1013 (-8.81%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0493
2016 Avg (January) 1.1506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0781 1.0243 1.0493
February 1.0725 0.9975 1.0393
March 1.0415 0.9776 1.0107
April 1.0514 0.9710 1.0141
May 0.9814 0.9136 0.9401
June 0.9784 0.8994 0.9383
July 1.0220 0.9527 0.9870
August 1.0489 0.9965 1.0144
September 1.0437 0.9950 1.0204
October 1.0161 0.9875 0.9992
November 1.0033 0.9613 0.9780
December 1.0007 0.9610 0.9799