YEARLY HIGH
1.9274 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.4062 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4934 ISK

2018 AFN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 1.9274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 1.4062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5212 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4720 to the December average rate of 1.5940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9274 was up 9.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7562, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,637 ISK
2017 Average 7,851 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 7,031 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,605.96 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6543
1.4026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.4555, compared to 1.5313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.3274 ISK (High: 1.9274 / Low: 1.6000). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0373 ISK (High: 1.4435 / Low: 1.4062).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3274
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0373

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0394 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.6333) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5168), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1166 (+7.69%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.6333
2017 Avg (November) 1.5168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5045 1.4445 1.4720
February 1.4739 1.4363 1.4557
March 1.4517 1.4078 1.4323
April 1.4435 1.4062 1.4236
May 1.4904 1.4398 1.4614
June 1.5246 1.4385 1.4880
July 1.4912 1.4302 1.4611
August 1.5052 1.4514 1.4801
September 1.5255 1.4344 1.4729
October 1.6201 1.4794 1.5464
November 1.9274 1.6000 1.6333
December 1.6334 1.5393 1.5940