YEARLY HIGH
4.4345 ISK
YEARLY LOW
3.7893 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1987 ISK

2019 ETB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 4.4345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3.7893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6452 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2200 to the December average rate of 3.8765, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.4345 was down 0.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.4648, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,172 ISK
2018 Average 19,553 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 18,947 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,225.78 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.3482
3.8337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 4.2281, compared to 4.1693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.2785 ISK (High: 4.4345 / Low: 4.1559). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0927 ISK (High: 4.2473 / Low: 4.1545).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2785
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0927

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2531 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 4.3027) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.8616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4411 (+11.42%).

2019 Avg (July) 4.3027
2018 Avg (July) 3.8616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2860 4.1328 4.2200
February 4.2473 4.1545 4.2084
March 4.3094 4.0940 4.2000
April 4.2816 4.1170 4.1838
May 4.3240 4.1852 4.2512
June 4.3641 4.2452 4.3054
July 4.4345 4.1559 4.3027
August 4.3132 4.1928 4.2424
September 4.3461 4.1697 4.2502
October 4.2736 4.1799 4.2145
November 4.2212 3.9660 4.1296
December 3.9962 3.7893 3.8765