YEARLY HIGH
0.0098 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0080 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0091 CHF

2018 ISK to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 0.0098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0094 to the December average rate of 0.0082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0098 was down 0.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0099, 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 49 CHF
2017 Average 46 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 40 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.35 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0099
0.0080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to CHF 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 0.0095, compared to 0.0087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0005 CHF (High: 0.0098 / Low: 0.0093). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CHF (High: 0.0098 / Low: 0.0097).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0096) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0096), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.09%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0096
2017 Avg (May) 0.0096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0094 0.0093 0.0094
February 0.0093 0.0091 0.0093
March 0.0097 0.0093 0.0095
April 0.0098 0.0097 0.0097
May 0.0098 0.0093 0.0096
June 0.0094 0.0091 0.0093
July 0.0095 0.0092 0.0093
August 0.0093 0.0090 0.0092
September 0.0090 0.0086 0.0088
October 0.0088 0.0083 0.0085
November 0.0083 0.0080 0.0081
December 0.0085 0.0080 0.0082