YEARLY HIGH
0.1051 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0826 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0909 ISK

2018 IQD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.1051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.0826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0225 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0864 to the December average rate of 0.1011, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1051 was up 5.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 526 ISK
2017 Average 454 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 413 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.60 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1052
0.0818
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 0.0860, compared to 0.0958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0081 ISK (High: 0.1019 / Low: 0.0939). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 ISK (High: 0.0850 / Low: 0.0826).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1032) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0892), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0140 (+15.68%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1032
2017 Avg (November) 0.0892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0882 0.0845 0.0864
February 0.0865 0.0840 0.0851
March 0.0850 0.0826 0.0838
April 0.0852 0.0826 0.0838
May 0.0894 0.0853 0.0873
June 0.0919 0.0873 0.0897
July 0.0903 0.0876 0.0894
August 0.0918 0.0892 0.0904
September 0.0953 0.0902 0.0926
October 0.1019 0.0939 0.0983
November 0.1051 0.1012 0.1032
December 0.1041 0.0975 0.1011