YEARLY HIGH
1.0795 ALL
YEARLY LOW
0.8726 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0029 ALL

2018 ISK to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 1.0795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.8726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2069 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0657 to the December average rate of 0.9010, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0795 was down 11.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2186, 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 5,398 ALL
2017 Average 5,580 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 4,363 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,034.67 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0871
0.8742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to ALL 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 1.0505, compared to 0.9553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0695 ALL (High: 0.9746 / Low: 0.9051). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 ALL (High: 1.0702 / Low: 1.0557).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0695
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0522 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.0694) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1595), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0902 (-7.78%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.0694
2017 Avg (March) 1.1595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0702 1.0557 1.0657
February 1.0736 1.0585 1.0647
March 1.0795 1.0508 1.0694
April 1.0772 1.0456 1.0577
May 1.0464 1.0225 1.0339
June 1.0278 0.9963 1.0119
July 1.0309 1.0022 1.0127
August 1.0264 1.0040 1.0119
September 1.0124 0.9635 0.9834
October 0.9746 0.9051 0.9312
November 0.9061 0.8726 0.8919
December 0.9291 0.8799 0.9010