YEARLY HIGH
43.1938 ISK
YEARLY LOW
36.0881 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.4634 ISK

2017 XCD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 43.1938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 36.0881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1057 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.2773 to the December average rate of 38.7779, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 43.1938 was down 10.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 48.4965, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 215,969 ISK
2016 Average 223,523 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 180,441 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,528.31 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

42.7716
36.8401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 40.0201, compared to 38.9066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.0201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.9066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 3.0953 ISK (High: 42.6064 / Low: 39.5111). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6623 ISK (High: 39.4109 / Low: 38.7486).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.0953
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6623

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 2.7953 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7953

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 42.2773) against the same month in 2016 (average: 48.1100), the exchange rate shifted by -5.8326 (-12.12%).

2017 Avg (January) 42.2773
2016 Avg (January) 48.1100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.1938 41.6459 42.2773
February 42.6064 39.5111 41.2372
March 41.9678 39.4220 40.4102
April 42.0862 39.2774 40.8284
May 39.3925 36.6247 38.0331
June 38.9003 36.0881 37.3344
July 39.9253 37.6755 38.5793
August 40.2768 38.5525 39.1687
September 39.9808 38.8300 39.3555
October 39.4109 38.7486 39.0294
November 39.3369 38.0508 38.5287
December 39.2370 38.2052 38.7779