YEARLY HIGH
91.5049 ISK
YEARLY LOW
75.2594 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
80.7341 ISK

2018 AUD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 91.5049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 75.2594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.2455 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.7093 to the December average rate of 86.3000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 91.5049 was up 3.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 88.0422, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 457,524 ISK
2017 Average 408,811 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 376,297 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,227.27 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

90.3821
75.2438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 78.8365, compared to 82.6317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.8365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.6317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 8.8379 ISK (High: 90.6273 / Low: 81.7894). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5409 ISK (High: 80.2144 / Low: 78.6735).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.8379
February Spread (Stable) ±1.5409

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 2.8206 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 89.1206) against the same month in 2017 (average: 79.3773), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7433 (+12.27%).

2018 Avg (November) 89.1206
2017 Avg (November) 79.3773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.5348 80.6632 81.7093
February 80.2144 78.6735 79.4294
March 78.6320 75.2594 77.1676
April 77.5731 75.6403 76.5053
May 80.2577 76.2291 78.2074
June 80.9143 78.0435 80.0002
July 79.7113 77.7231 78.8487
August 79.6029 77.4128 78.8701
September 81.3195 77.4236 79.4903
October 86.1704 80.3595 83.1605
November 91.5049 87.1824 89.1206
December 90.6273 81.7894 86.3000