YEARLY HIGH
62.1750 ISK
YEARLY LOW
48.6921 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.8165 ISK

2018 BZD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 62.1750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 48.6921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4829 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.1180 to the December average rate of 59.7728, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 62.1750 was up 6.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 58.4185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 310,875 ISK
2017 Average 265,088 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 243,460 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,414.55 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

62.2009
48.3570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 50.8694, compared to 56.7636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.8694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.7636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 4.7649 ISK (High: 60.4262 / Low: 55.6613). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2441 ISK (High: 50.8969 / Low: 49.6527).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.7649
February Spread (Stable) ±1.2441

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 1.2745 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 61.0473) against the same month in 2017 (average: 51.8099), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2374 (+17.83%).

2018 Avg (November) 61.0473
2017 Avg (November) 51.8099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.3214 49.9679 51.1180
February 50.8969 49.6527 50.2186
March 50.1615 48.6921 49.5106
April 50.4553 48.9285 49.5709
May 52.9638 50.5538 51.6783
June 54.3221 52.0231 53.1202
July 53.4688 52.0111 52.9713
August 54.4556 52.8945 53.5781
September 56.4294 53.5321 54.9363
October 60.4262 55.6613 58.2758
November 62.1750 59.8707 61.0473
December 61.4562 57.6117 59.7728