YEARLY HIGH
2.6725 HUF
YEARLY LOW
2.2735 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5028 HUF

2018 ISK to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 2.6725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 2.2735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3990 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4665 to the December average rate of 2.3548, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6725 was down 4.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7955, 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 13,362 HUF
2017 Average 12,862 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 11,367 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,994.89 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6368
2.2760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to HUF 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 2.5387, compared to 2.4668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1500 HUF (High: 2.6153 / Low: 2.4653). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0500 HUF (High: 2.5756 / Low: 2.5256).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1500
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1159 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 2.5892) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7220), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1327 (-4.88%).

2018 Avg (June) 2.5892
2017 Avg (June) 2.7220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4994 2.4478 2.4665
February 2.5438 2.4733 2.5008
March 2.5756 2.5256 2.5454
April 2.5756 2.5159 2.5497
May 2.6191 2.5640 2.5804
June 2.6725 2.5465 2.5892
July 2.6664 2.5684 2.6068
August 2.6313 2.5697 2.5996
September 2.6153 2.4653 2.5249
October 2.4949 2.3470 2.4089
November 2.3384 2.2735 2.3061
December 2.4181 2.3034 2.3548