YEARLY HIGH
2.1172 GYD
YEARLY LOW
1.6686 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9342 GYD

2018 ISK to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 2.1172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 1.6686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4486 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0160 to the December average rate of 1.7364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1172 was down 0.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1255, 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 10,586 GYD
2017 Average 9,739 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 8,343 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,242.80 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1187
1.6616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to GYD 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 2.0326, compared to 1.8359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1968 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1506 GYD (High: 1.8701 / Low: 1.7195). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0566 GYD (High: 2.0798 / Low: 2.0232).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1506
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0566

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 0.1082 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2.0806) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1798 (+9.46%).

2018 Avg (March) 2.0806
2017 Avg (March) 1.9008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0673 1.9609 2.0160
February 2.0798 2.0232 2.0520
March 2.1172 2.0523 2.0806
April 2.1067 2.0465 2.0796
May 2.0561 1.9565 2.0114
June 2.0047 1.9117 1.9560
July 1.9956 1.9316 1.9607
August 1.9673 1.9106 1.9410
September 1.9529 1.8406 1.8928
October 1.8701 1.7195 1.7846
November 1.7330 1.6686 1.6997
December 1.8031 1.6855 1.7364