YEARLY HIGH
1.1460 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.9263 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0011 ISK

2018 ALL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ALL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 1.1460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.9263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2197 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9384 to the December average rate of 1.1103, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1460 was up 18.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,730 ISK
2017 Average 4,488 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 4,632 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,098.35 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1399
0.9165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 0.9523, compared to 1.0498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0788 ISK (High: 1.1048 / Low: 1.0261). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 ISK (High: 0.9472 / Low: 0.9344).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0788
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.1213) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2058 (+22.48%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.1213
2017 Avg (November) 0.9155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9472 0.9344 0.9384
February 0.9447 0.9315 0.9392
March 0.9517 0.9263 0.9351
April 0.9564 0.9284 0.9455
May 0.9780 0.9557 0.9672
June 1.0037 0.9729 0.9883
July 0.9978 0.9701 0.9875
August 0.9960 0.9743 0.9883
September 1.0379 0.9877 1.0170
October 1.1048 1.0261 1.0744
November 1.1460 1.1036 1.1213
December 1.1365 1.0763 1.1103