YEARLY HIGH
0.2415 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.1858 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2219 HNL

2018 ISK to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.2415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.1858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0557 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2301 to the December average rate of 0.2015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2415 was up 0.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2401, 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 1,207 HNL
2017 Average 1,102 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 929 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 278.26 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2416
0.1935
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to HNL 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 0.2321, compared to 0.2118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0241 HNL (High: 0.2100 / Low: 0.1858). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 HNL (High: 0.2290 / Low: 0.2232).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0241
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2375) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2152), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0224 (+10.39%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2375
2017 Avg (March) 0.2152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2351 0.2250 0.2301
February 0.2368 0.2299 0.2338
March 0.2415 0.2343 0.2375
April 0.2407 0.2332 0.2376
May 0.2330 0.2243 0.2289
June 0.2291 0.2194 0.2245
July 0.2290 0.2232 0.2253
August 0.2258 0.2194 0.2230
September 0.2231 0.2123 0.2178
October 0.2153 0.1982 0.2057
November 0.2006 0.1945 0.1975
December 0.2100 0.1858 0.2015