YEARLY HIGH
1.8089 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.4205 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6515 DJF

2018 ISK to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1.8089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 1.4205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3884 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7399 to the December average rate of 1.4783, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8089 was down 1.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8350, 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 9,044 DJF
2017 Average 8,396 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 7,102 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,942.07 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8130
1.4150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to DJF 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 1.7387, compared to 1.5643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1286 DJF (High: 1.5916 / Low: 1.4630). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0429 DJF (High: 1.6995 / Low: 1.6566).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1286
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0429

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 0.0918 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.7799) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6386), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1413 (+8.62%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.7799
2017 Avg (March) 1.6386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7776 1.7030 1.7399
February 1.7888 1.7320 1.7589
March 1.8089 1.7556 1.7799
April 1.7954 1.7437 1.7757
May 1.7404 1.6715 1.7105
June 1.7019 1.6305 1.6673
July 1.6995 1.6566 1.6716
August 1.6739 1.6266 1.6540
September 1.6540 1.5697 1.6128
October 1.5916 1.4630 1.5210
November 1.4755 1.4205 1.4482
December 1.5323 1.4372 1.4783