YEARLY HIGH
0.8156 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.6537 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6888 ISK

2019 DJF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the DJF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.8156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.6537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1619 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6767 to the December average rate of 0.6855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8156 was up 15.85% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.7040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,078 ISK
2018 Average 3,043 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 3,269 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 809.37 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7043
0.6703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.6817, compared to 0.6959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6817
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1619 ISK (High: 0.8156 / Low: 0.6537). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 ISK (High: 0.7046 / Low: 0.6945).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1619
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.6767) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5748), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1019 (+17.72%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.6767
2018 Avg (January) 0.5748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8156 0.6537 0.6767
February 0.6803 0.6675 0.6731
March 0.6896 0.6543 0.6734
April 0.6903 0.6675 0.6767
May 0.6988 0.6812 0.6898
June 0.7099 0.6939 0.7003
July 0.7114 0.6782 0.7001
August 0.7077 0.6809 0.6950
September 0.7132 0.6916 0.7014
October 0.7046 0.6945 0.6996
November 0.7026 0.6818 0.6939
December 0.6934 0.6801 0.6855