YEARLY HIGH
69.6168 ISK
YEARLY LOW
54.7748 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.3629 ISK

2018 AWG to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 69.6168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 54.7748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8420 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.3762 to the December average rate of 66.9364, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 69.6168 was up 6.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 65.0932, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 348,084 ISK
2017 Average 296,946 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 273,874 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,210.09 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

69.5435
54.4774
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 57.1796, compared to 63.5462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.1796
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.5462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.4253 ISK (High: 67.5755 / Low: 62.1502). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1942 ISK (High: 56.8929 / Low: 55.6987).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.4253
February Spread (Stable) ±1.1942

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 1.3516 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 68.2880) against the same month in 2017 (average: 58.2674), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0206 (+17.20%).

2018 Avg (November) 68.2880
2017 Avg (November) 58.2674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.7095 56.0504 57.3762
February 56.8929 55.6987 56.3741
March 56.4819 54.7748 55.7329
April 56.6611 54.9965 55.7900
May 59.5749 56.8807 58.0893
June 61.0737 58.5128 59.7151
July 60.0697 58.4023 59.5208
August 61.0143 59.2918 60.0533
September 63.0002 60.0561 61.4216
October 67.5755 62.1502 65.0573
November 69.6168 67.0129 68.2880
December 68.8056 64.5446 66.9364