YEARLY HIGH
180.6044 ISK
YEARLY LOW
149.6151 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
167.9373 ISK

2016 XDR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 180.6044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 149.6151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.9893 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 179.5844 to the December average rate of 151.6442, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 180.6044 was down 5.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 191.5890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 903,022 ISK
2015 Average 922,389 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 748,075 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154,946.49 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

182.3784
148.8502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 176.2249, compared to 159.6497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.5752 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.2249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.6497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 5.7057 ISK (High: 168.1466 / Low: 162.4409). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9062 ISK (High: 179.3996 / Low: 177.4933).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.7057
February Spread (Stable) ±1.9062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.6164 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 179.5844) against the same month in 2015 (average: 186.9972), the exchange rate shifted by -7.4128 (-3.96%).

2016 Avg (January) 179.5844
2015 Avg (January) 186.9972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 180.6044 178.6616 179.5844
February 179.3996 177.4933 178.4951
March 179.2925 174.3387 176.7248
April 175.6603 173.2304 174.5803
May 175.8424 172.9070 174.3680
June 174.9952 171.9612 173.5970
July 171.4669 166.6689 169.6451
August 168.1466 162.4409 165.0287
September 161.9460 159.3342 160.6428
October 159.3265 155.0581 157.5532
November 154.3470 151.8149 153.3842
December 153.5776 149.6151 151.6442