YEARLY HIGH
140.5466 IDR
YEARLY LOW
115.0992 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
131.2905 IDR

2018 ISK to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 140.5466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 115.0992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.4473 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.5640 to the December average rate of 120.5569, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 140.5466 was up 3.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 136.4443, 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 702,733 IDR
2017 Average 628,314 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 575,496 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,236.66 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

140.4676
117.4303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to IDR 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 134.6829, compared to 127.8982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.7847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 134.6829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.8982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 9.8383 IDR (High: 124.9375 / Low: 115.0992). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0348 IDR (High: 135.8858 / Low: 132.8509).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.8383
February Spread (Stable) ±3.0348

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 10.4023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.4023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 138.3267) against the same month in 2017 (average: 122.2214), the exchange rate shifted by +16.1053 (+13.18%).

2018 Avg (March) 138.3267
2017 Avg (March) 122.2214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 133.2542 128.0064 130.5640
February 135.8858 132.8509 134.5370
March 140.5466 136.1237 138.3267
April 139.9628 136.5600 138.5478
May 137.1570 131.5296 135.1472
June 134.8305 127.8999 130.9746
July 136.8726 132.7227 134.0956
August 134.5264 131.1496 133.1604
September 133.5551 126.9562 130.4737
October 134.7397 125.3096 129.7524
November 124.9375 115.0992 119.3501
December 125.1505 116.1460 120.5569