YEARLY HIGH
0.4954 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.3058 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3922 ARS

2019 ISK to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ISK to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.4954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.3058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1896 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3122 to the December average rate of 0.4901, the exchange rate registered a net change of 56.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4954 was up 33.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3723, 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 2,477 ARS
2018 Average 1,283 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 1,529 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 948.08 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5079
0.2945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to ARS 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 0.3416, compared to 0.4428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3416
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1266 ARS (High: 0.4866 / Low: 0.3601). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 ARS (High: 0.4954 / Low: 0.4842).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1266
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.4901) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3139), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1762 (+56.12%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.4901
2018 Avg (December) 0.3139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3235 0.3058 0.3122
February 0.3314 0.3099 0.3200
March 0.3616 0.3290 0.3443
April 0.3752 0.3455 0.3576
May 0.3703 0.3573 0.3651
June 0.3633 0.3403 0.3506
July 0.3633 0.3299 0.3405
August 0.4866 0.3601 0.4207
September 0.4722 0.4378 0.4533
October 0.4815 0.4609 0.4693
November 0.4938 0.4762 0.4830
December 0.4954 0.4842 0.4901