YEARLY HIGH
0.5993 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.4723 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5194 ISK

2018 GYD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.5993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.4723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1270 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4961 to the December average rate of 0.5762, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5993 was up 6.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5644, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,996 ISK
2017 Average 2,571 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 2,362 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 634.86 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5992
0.4699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.4923, compared to 0.5465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4923
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0468 ISK (High: 0.5816 / Low: 0.5347). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 ISK (High: 0.4943 / Low: 0.4808).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0468
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

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 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.5884) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0864 (+17.22%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.5884
2017 Avg (November) 0.5020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5100 0.4837 0.4961
February 0.4943 0.4808 0.4874
March 0.4872 0.4723 0.4807
April 0.4886 0.4747 0.4809
May 0.5111 0.4864 0.4973
June 0.5231 0.4988 0.5113
July 0.5177 0.5011 0.5101
August 0.5234 0.5083 0.5152
September 0.5433 0.5120 0.5284
October 0.5816 0.5347 0.5606
November 0.5993 0.5770 0.5884
December 0.5933 0.5546 0.5762