2018 FKP to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

161.4252 ISK

YEARLY LOW

136.8572 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

144.1922 ISK

2018 FKP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 161.4252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 136.8572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.5680 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 141.9375 to the December average rate of 152.6510, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 161.4252 was up 10.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 146.4153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 807,126 ISK

2017 Average 686,684 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 684,286 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,840.20 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

160.5813

136.5212

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 140.6376, compared to 147.7468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.1092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.6376

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.7468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 10.5403 ISK (High: 156.3112 / Low: 145.7709). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4665 ISK (High: 140.5463 / Low: 138.0798).

October Spread (Volatile) ±10.5403

March Spread (Stable) ±2.4665

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.9252 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 158.5763) against the same month in 2017 (average: 137.6705), the exchange rate shifted by +20.9058 (+15.19%).

2018 Avg (November) 158.5763

2017 Avg (November) 137.6705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	144.4915	139.7305	141.9375
February	142.5153	139.5700	141.0308
March	140.5463	138.0798	138.9725
April	142.1239	138.5368	140.0711
May	141.3906	137.5546	139.8592
June	144.4876	139.2447	141.9544
July	142.3600	137.8192	140.2776
August	139.5716	136.8572	138.5262
September	147.9259	139.1663	144.0204
October	156.3112	145.7709	152.4291
November	161.4252	157.1163	158.5763
December	157.0853	147.3372	152.6510