YEARLY HIGH
70.6075 ISK
YEARLY LOW
54.8300 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.1870 ISK

2018 ANG to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 70.6075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 54.8300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7775 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.5638 to the December average rate of 67.8433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 70.6075 was up 7.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 65.6967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 353,038 ISK
2017 Average 299,401 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 274,150 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,887.35 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

70.6485
54.3878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 57.1244, compared to 63.2497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.1252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.1244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.2497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.3906 ISK (High: 68.4214 / Low: 63.0307). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4020 ISK (High: 57.3142 / Low: 55.9123).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.3906
February Spread (Stable) ±1.4020

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 1.4502 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 69.2935) against the same month in 2017 (average: 58.3672), the exchange rate shifted by +10.9262 (+18.72%).

2018 Avg (November) 69.2935
2017 Avg (November) 58.3672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.9170 56.2653 57.5638
February 57.3142 55.9123 56.5503
March 56.4851 54.8300 55.7428
April 56.8154 55.0951 55.8188
May 59.3060 56.8985 57.9300
June 60.2902 58.1380 59.1408
July 58.7536 56.5908 57.8812
August 59.3256 57.3131 58.3196
September 62.4644 58.3202 60.1649
October 68.4214 63.0307 65.9955
November 70.6075 67.9869 69.2935
December 69.7924 65.4201 67.8433