YEARLY HIGH
157.7084 ISK
YEARLY LOW
134.9138 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.8351 ISK

2017 XDR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 157.7084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 134.9138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.7946 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.4036 to the December average rate of 148.3564, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 157.7084 was down 12.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 180.6044, 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 788,542 ISK
2016 Average 839,529 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 674,569 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,973.13 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

155.8900
138.0529
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 147.4010, compared to 148.2692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.4010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.2692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 11.8941 ISK (High: 156.4637 / Low: 144.5696). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2611 ISK (High: 150.2801 / Low: 147.0190).

February Spread (Volatile) ±11.8941
October Spread (Stable) ±3.2611

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 8.8497 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 154.4036) against the same month in 2016 (average: 179.5844), the exchange rate shifted by -25.1809 (-14.02%).

2017 Avg (January) 154.4036
2016 Avg (January) 179.5844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 157.7084 151.6196 154.4036
February 156.4637 144.5696 151.0419
March 153.8937 143.4502 147.9297
April 154.3229 145.5189 150.1705
May 145.7728 137.0201 141.3208
June 144.9453 134.9138 139.5394
July 149.7307 141.6711 145.4771
August 153.1208 147.1600 149.3767
September 153.9433 148.7390 151.1252
October 150.2801 147.0190 148.6579
November 149.3485 145.0834 146.6219
December 150.1848 146.4748 148.3564