YEARLY HIGH
1.5546 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.2462 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3637 ISK

2019 HTG to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HTG to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 1.5546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 1.2462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3084 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5325 to the December average rate of 1.2672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.5546 was down 9.30% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.7139, 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 7,773 ISK
2018 Average 8,003 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 6,231 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,541.95 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.5590
1.2407
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 1.4329, compared to 1.2945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.1122 ISK (High: 1.5438 / Low: 1.4316). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0341 ISK (High: 1.2838 / Low: 1.2497).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1122
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0607 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.5325) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5926), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0602 (-3.78%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.5325
2018 Avg (January) 1.5926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5546 1.5090 1.5325
February 1.5438 1.4316 1.4718
March 1.4749 1.3996 1.4385
April 1.4646 1.4062 1.4199
May 1.4287 1.3598 1.3914
June 1.3678 1.3282 1.3434
July 1.3483 1.2784 1.3248
August 1.3236 1.2768 1.3020
September 1.3386 1.2804 1.3071
October 1.3123 1.2751 1.2962
November 1.2838 1.2497 1.2694
December 1.2825 1.2462 1.2672