YEARLY HIGH
1.5297 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.2261 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4524 DJF

2019 ISK to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ISK to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.5297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 1.2261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3036 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4797 to the December average rate of 1.4588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.5297 was down 15.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8089, 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 7,648 DJF
2018 Average 8,254 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 6,130 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,517.99 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.4916
1.4198
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 1.4677, compared to 1.4372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.3036 DJF (High: 1.5297 / Low: 1.2261). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 DJF (High: 1.4400 / Low: 1.4193).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3036
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0281 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.4797) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.7399), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2602 (-14.95%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.4797
2018 Avg (January) 1.7399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5297 1.2261 1.4797
February 1.4981 1.4699 1.4857
March 1.5285 1.4501 1.4854
April 1.4981 1.4487 1.4778
May 1.4679 1.4309 1.4497
June 1.4412 1.4086 1.4281
July 1.4746 1.4057 1.4287
August 1.4687 1.4130 1.4389
September 1.4460 1.4021 1.4258
October 1.4400 1.4193 1.4294
November 1.4667 1.4233 1.4413
December 1.4705 1.4421 1.4588