2018 HTG to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7139 ISK

YEARLY LOW

1.5020 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6005 ISK

2018 HTG to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 1.7139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.5020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2119 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5926 to the December average rate of 1.5849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7139 was down 3.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7777, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,570 ISK

2017 Average 8,209 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 7,510 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,059.61 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7083

1.5224

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 1.5796, compared to 1.6213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5796

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1686 ISK (High: 1.6706 / Low: 1.5020). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0433 ISK (High: 1.7139 / Low: 1.6706).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1686

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0433

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 0.1079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.6928) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0483 (+2.94%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.6928

2017 Avg (November) 1.6445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6220	1.5664	1.5926
February	1.5977	1.5527	1.5740
March	1.5686	1.5134	1.5435
April	1.5669	1.5194	1.5379
May	1.6509	1.5680	1.6072
June	1.6488	1.5830	1.6224
July	1.6456	1.5590	1.6036
August	1.6446	1.5487	1.5983
September	1.6377	1.5592	1.5918
October	1.6897	1.6023	1.6565
November	1.7139	1.6706	1.6928
December	1.6706	1.5020	1.5849