YEARLY HIGH
16.2444 ISK
YEARLY LOW
13.1997 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3699 ISK

2018 GTQ to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 16.2444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 13.1997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0447 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9732 to the December average rate of 15.5821, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.2444 was up 3.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.6234, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 81,222 ISK
2017 Average 72,511 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 65,999 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,223.31 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.1977
13.1869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 13.7966, compared to 14.9432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.1433 ISK (High: 15.6825 / Low: 14.5392). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3402 ISK (High: 13.9050 / Low: 13.5647).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.1433
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3402

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 0.3648 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 15.9468) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.1889), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7579 (+12.39%).

2018 Avg (November) 15.9468
2017 Avg (November) 14.1889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.3037 13.6554 13.9732
February 13.9050 13.5647 13.7141
March 13.6649 13.1997 13.4425
April 13.6771 13.2584 13.4378
May 14.2387 13.6915 13.9597
June 14.5737 13.9897 14.2522
July 14.3410 13.9571 14.2036
August 14.6064 14.1281 14.3447
September 14.8241 14.2034 14.4251
October 15.6825 14.5392 15.1567
November 16.2444 15.6423 15.9468
December 16.0154 15.0280 15.5821