YEARLY HIGH
202.5320 STD
YEARLY LOW
167.9881 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
191.5909 STD

2018 ISK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 202.5320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 167.9881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.5439 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 196.5867 to the December average rate of 174.8009, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 202.5320 was down 9.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 222.6517, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,012,660 STD
2017 Average 1,019,236 STD
Yearly Trough Low 839,941 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172,719.39 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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ISK to STD 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 198.2395, compared to 184.9422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.2973 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 198.2395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 184.9422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 15.1562 STD (High: 188.1701 / Low: 173.0139). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6163 STD (High: 198.1958 / Low: 194.5795).

October Spread (Volatile) Âą15.1562
February Spread (Stable) Âą3.6163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 10.3796 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.3796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 199.9341) against the same month in 2017 (average: 209.9222), the exchange rate shifted by -9.9881 (-4.76%).

2018 Avg (March) 199.9341
2017 Avg (March) 209.9222

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Month High Low Average
January 199.6896 194.6268 196.5867
February 198.1958 194.5795 196.6275
March 202.5320 198.0906 199.9341
April 202.0976 197.8806 200.1351
May 201.6048 197.1651 199.4212
June 201.0886 193.8643 196.7323
July 200.5093 194.8406 197.1598
August 197.6751 192.3134 195.5493
September 195.5463 185.6314 190.6348
October 188.1701 173.0139 180.2553
November 174.4913 167.9881 171.2532
December 181.1895 169.9687 174.8009