2019 ISK to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 ISK to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the ISK to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 7.7333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 7.0894.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6439 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5212 to the December average rate of 7.3755, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.7333 was down 15.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.1978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ISK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
ISK to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.4269, compared to 7.2655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1614 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.3940 KPW (High: 7.7260 / Low: 7.3320). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1033 KPW (High: 7.2786 / Low: 7.1753).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1421 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 7.5212) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.7624), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2413 (-14.17%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.7333 | 7.4056 | 7.5212 |
| February | 7.5745 | 7.4300 | 7.5109 |
| March | 7.7260 | 7.3320 | 7.5096 |
| April | 7.5726 | 7.3248 | 7.4711 |
| May | 7.4221 | 7.2330 | 7.3291 |
| June | 7.2869 | 7.1219 | 7.2197 |
| July | 7.4547 | 7.1056 | 7.2227 |
| August | 7.4239 | 7.1423 | 7.2741 |
| September | 7.3111 | 7.0894 | 7.2080 |
| October | 7.2786 | 7.1753 | 7.2266 |
| November | 7.4160 | 7.1954 | 7.2862 |
| December | 7.4349 | 7.2916 | 7.3755 |