YEARLY HIGH
0.4668 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.3898 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4262 ISK

2017 YER to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.4668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.3898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0770 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4568 to the December average rate of 0.4187, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4668 was down 23.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6091, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,334 ISK
2016 Average 2,528 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,949 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 385.02 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4621
0.3978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.4324, compared to 0.4201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0334 ISK (High: 0.4605 / Low: 0.4271). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 ISK (High: 0.4255 / Low: 0.4184).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0334
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 0.0302 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4568) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6044), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1476 (-24.43%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4568
2016 Avg (January) 0.6044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4668 0.4498 0.4568
February 0.4605 0.4271 0.4457
March 0.4532 0.4260 0.4370
April 0.4545 0.4241 0.4409
May 0.4253 0.3955 0.4107
June 0.4200 0.3898 0.4031
July 0.4312 0.4068 0.4165
August 0.4353 0.4162 0.4230
September 0.4317 0.4192 0.4249
October 0.4255 0.4184 0.4214
November 0.4249 0.4109 0.4160
December 0.4236 0.4126 0.4187