2018 CHF to ISK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CHF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CHF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 125.5044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 101.6386.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.8659 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.9207 to the December average rate of 121.4313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 125.5044 was up 7.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 117.0151, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
CHF to ISK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 105.8057, compared to 115.3415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.5358 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 7.0562 ISK (High: 124.7706 / Low: 117.7144). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3492 ISK (High: 103.4702 / Low: 102.1210).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.0897 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 122.8496) against the same month in 2017 (average: 105.0365), the exchange rate shifted by +17.8131 (+16.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 107.9128 | 106.0215 | 106.9207 |
| February | 109.3485 | 107.0080 | 108.0535 |
| March | 107.3258 | 103.1595 | 104.9637 |
| April | 103.4702 | 102.1210 | 102.8515 |
| May | 107.4856 | 101.6386 | 104.1821 |
| June | 109.9944 | 105.8442 | 107.8625 |
| July | 108.2010 | 105.4567 | 107.0722 |
| August | 111.1973 | 107.1502 | 108.8655 |
| September | 116.8700 | 111.0714 | 114.0206 |
| October | 120.7684 | 113.7298 | 117.8096 |
| November | 125.5044 | 120.3499 | 122.8496 |
| December | 124.7706 | 117.7144 | 121.4313 |