2018 BBD to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

62.6550 ISK

YEARLY LOW

48.9250 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

54.1075 ISK

2018 BBD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 62.6550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 48.9250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.7300 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.3645 to the December average rate of 60.2489, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 62.6550 was up 6.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 58.6668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 313,275 ISK

2017 Average 266,565 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 244,625 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,650.10 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

62.6397

48.5701

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 51.1228, compared to 57.0923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.9695 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.1228

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.0923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 4.9000 ISK (High: 60.8350 / Low: 55.9350). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2900 ISK (High: 51.1750 / Low: 49.8850).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.9000

February Spread (Stable) ±1.2900

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 1.2183 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 61.4672) against the same month in 2017 (average: 52.0629), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4043 (+18.06%).

2018 Avg (November) 61.4672

2017 Avg (November) 52.0629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.5450	50.2000	51.3645
February	51.1750	49.8850	50.4800
March	50.4100	48.9250	49.7425
April	50.7200	49.1600	49.8145
May	53.2450	50.8371	51.9412
June	54.6000	52.2959	53.3940
July	53.7399	52.2599	53.2339
August	54.7299	53.1701	53.8252
September	56.7000	53.8251	55.2210
October	60.8350	55.9350	58.5574
November	62.6550	60.3199	61.4672
December	61.9249	58.0900	60.2489