YEARLY HIGH
0.0133 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0109 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0124 AUD

2018 ISK to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.0133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0122 to the December average rate of 0.0116, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0133 was down 3.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0138, 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 66 AUD
2017 Average 61 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 55 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.79 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0133
0.0110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to AUD 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 0.0127, compared to 0.0121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0012 AUD (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0110). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AUD (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0125).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0130) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0120), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+7.86%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0130
2017 Avg (March) 0.0120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0124 0.0121 0.0122
February 0.0127 0.0125 0.0126
March 0.0133 0.0127 0.0130
April 0.0132 0.0129 0.0131
May 0.0131 0.0125 0.0128
June 0.0128 0.0124 0.0125
July 0.0129 0.0125 0.0127
August 0.0129 0.0126 0.0127
September 0.0129 0.0123 0.0126
October 0.0124 0.0116 0.0120
November 0.0115 0.0109 0.0112
December 0.0122 0.0110 0.0116