YEARLY HIGH
0.0375 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0293 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0341 AED

2018 ISK to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.0375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0358 to the December average rate of 0.0305, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0375 was down 0.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0377, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 188 AED
2017 Average 172 AED
Yearly Trough Low 147 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.13 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0376
0.0292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to AED 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 0.0360, compared to 0.0323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0026 AED (High: 0.0328 / Low: 0.0302). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 AED (High: 0.0368 / Low: 0.0359).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0369) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0336), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+9.76%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0369
2017 Avg (March) 0.0336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0366 0.0350 0.0358
February 0.0368 0.0359 0.0364
March 0.0375 0.0364 0.0369
April 0.0374 0.0362 0.0369
May 0.0361 0.0345 0.0354
June 0.0351 0.0336 0.0344
July 0.0351 0.0342 0.0345
August 0.0345 0.0336 0.0341
September 0.0341 0.0324 0.0333
October 0.0328 0.0302 0.0314
November 0.0304 0.0293 0.0299
December 0.0316 0.0297 0.0305