YEARLY HIGH
0.6302 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.3765 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4378 ISK

2018 AOA to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.6302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2537 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5772 to the December average rate of 0.3900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6302 was down 10.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,151 ISK
2017 Average 3,213 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,882 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,268.52 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5963
0.3674
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.4780, compared to 0.3975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0804 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1457 ISK (High: 0.6302 / Low: 0.4845). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 ISK (High: 0.4036 / Low: 0.3903).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1457
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0967 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0967

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5772) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6887), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1115 (-16.18%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5772
2017 Avg (January) 0.6887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6302 0.4845 0.5772
February 0.4896 0.4716 0.4806
March 0.4714 0.4575 0.4646
April 0.4635 0.4477 0.4569
May 0.4532 0.4362 0.4472
June 0.4512 0.4230 0.4413
July 0.4312 0.4108 0.4204
August 0.4204 0.3882 0.4049
September 0.3979 0.3766 0.3868
October 0.3959 0.3770 0.3865
November 0.4036 0.3903 0.3966
December 0.4003 0.3765 0.3900