2018 ISK to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.0668 BIF

YEARLY LOW

14.3318 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.5020 BIF

2018 ISK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 18.0668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 14.3318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7351 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1658 to the December average rate of 15.0092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.0668 was up 2.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.6467, 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 90,334 BIF

2017 Average 80,929 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 71,659 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,675.28 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.1005

14.3271

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to BIF 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 17.3097, compared to 15.6944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3097

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.6944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.2026 BIF (High: 15.8982 / Low: 14.6956). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4446 BIF (High: 17.6669 / Low: 17.2223).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2026

February Spread (Stable) ±0.4446

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7778 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 17.7561) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.5354), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2208 (+14.29%).

2018 Avg (March) 17.7561

2017 Avg (March) 15.5354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.6394	16.7065	17.1658
February	17.6669	17.2223	17.4826
March	18.0668	17.4997	17.7561
April	18.0347	17.4168	17.7860
May	17.5167	16.6111	17.0584
June	17.0664	16.1986	16.6092
July	16.9100	16.4443	16.6375
August	16.6926	16.1689	16.4942
September	16.4523	15.6669	16.0809
October	15.8982	14.6956	15.3030
November	14.9444	14.3318	14.6415
December	15.5570	14.5112	15.0092