YEARLY HIGH
0.0183 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0144 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0166 AWG

2018 ISK to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.0183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0174 to the December average rate of 0.0149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0183 was down 1.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0185, 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 91 AWG
2017 Average 84 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 72 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.46 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0183
0.0143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to AWG 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 0.0175, compared to 0.0158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0013 AWG (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0148). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AWG (High: 0.0180 / Low: 0.0176).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0179) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0165), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+8.83%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0179
2017 Avg (March) 0.0165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0178 0.0170 0.0174
February 0.0180 0.0176 0.0177
March 0.0183 0.0177 0.0179
April 0.0182 0.0176 0.0179
May 0.0176 0.0168 0.0172
June 0.0171 0.0164 0.0167
July 0.0171 0.0166 0.0168
August 0.0169 0.0164 0.0167
September 0.0167 0.0159 0.0163
October 0.0161 0.0148 0.0154
November 0.0149 0.0144 0.0146
December 0.0155 0.0145 0.0149