2018 ISK to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7111 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.5188 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6709 AFN

2018 ISK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.7111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.5188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1923 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6794 to the December average rate of 0.6276, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7111 was up 1.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7000, 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 3,556 AFN

2017 Average 3,191 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 2,594 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 961.49 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7114

0.6039

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to AFN 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 0.6873, compared to 0.6545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6873

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1062 AFN (High: 0.6250 / Low: 0.5188). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 AFN (High: 0.6962 / Low: 0.6785).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1062

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0342 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.7025) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0910 (+14.89%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.7025

2017 Avg (April) 0.6115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6923	0.6647	0.6794
February	0.6962	0.6785	0.6870
March	0.7104	0.6888	0.6982
April	0.7111	0.6928	0.7025
May	0.6945	0.6710	0.6843
June	0.6952	0.6559	0.6722
July	0.6992	0.6706	0.6845
August	0.6890	0.6644	0.6757
September	0.6971	0.6555	0.6792
October	0.6760	0.6172	0.6471
November	0.6250	0.5188	0.6129
December	0.6497	0.6122	0.6276