YEARLY HIGH
94.2456 ISK
YEARLY LOW
75.7744 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.4342 ISK

2018 CAD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 94.2456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 75.7744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.4713 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.6367 to the December average rate of 89.6169, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 94.2456 was up 6.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 88.8090, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 471,228 ISK
2017 Average 411,094 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 378,872 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,356.36 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

94.7824
75.3346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 80.0237, compared to 86.8448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.8211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.0237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.8448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 7.9994 ISK (High: 93.1402 / Low: 85.1407). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6977 ISK (High: 81.8540 / Low: 80.1563).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.9994
July Spread (Stable) ±1.6977

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 3.5449 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 93.1617) against the same month in 2017 (average: 81.6184), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5434 (+14.14%).

2018 Avg (November) 93.1617
2017 Avg (November) 81.6184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 84.2452 81.5105 82.6367
February 81.3829 79.0497 80.2827
March 78.5707 75.7744 76.9553
April 79.1449 76.5417 78.1891
May 82.3811 79.0695 80.6969
June 82.3655 80.1994 81.3814
July 81.8540 80.1563 81.0895
August 83.8249 81.7232 82.5221
September 87.2146 82.4438 84.7746
October 92.5476 87.3062 89.9038
November 94.2456 91.9787 93.1617
December 93.1402 85.1407 89.6169