YEARLY HIGH
0.2816 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.2240 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2568 ETB

2018 ISK to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.2816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.2240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0576 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2673 to the December average rate of 0.2342, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2816 was up 5.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2664, 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 1,408 ETB
2017 Average 1,127 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,120 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 287.91 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2813
0.2229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to ETB 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 0.2692, compared to 0.2445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0195 ETB (High: 0.2486 / Low: 0.2291). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 ETB (High: 0.2626 / Low: 0.2569).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2764) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0682 (+32.78%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2764
2017 Avg (March) 0.2082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2745 0.2608 0.2673
February 0.2762 0.2682 0.2724
March 0.2816 0.2726 0.2764
April 0.2794 0.2707 0.2759
May 0.2707 0.2586 0.2650
June 0.2640 0.2523 0.2581
July 0.2626 0.2569 0.2590
August 0.2607 0.2524 0.2568
September 0.2568 0.2444 0.2511
October 0.2486 0.2291 0.2382
November 0.2318 0.2240 0.2278
December 0.2444 0.2265 0.2342