2018 ISK to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.9893 KRW

YEARLY LOW

8.9462 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.2059 KRW

2018 ISK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 10.9893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 8.9462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0431 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3778 to the December average rate of 9.3294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.9893 was down 4.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.4676, 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 54,946 KRW

2017 Average 53,061 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 44,731 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,215.52 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.9324

9.0074

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to KRW 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 10.5322, compared to 9.8796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5322

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.6135 KRW (High: 9.6374 / Low: 9.0239). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2531 KRW (High: 10.8467 / Low: 10.5936).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6135

February Spread (Stable) ±0.2531

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5140 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 10.7720) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.3878), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3842 (+3.70%).

2018 Avg (March) 10.7720

2017 Avg (March) 10.3878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.6562	10.2083	10.3778
February	10.8467	10.5936	10.6938
March	10.9893	10.6483	10.7720
April	10.8670	10.5557	10.7324
May	10.5847	10.1452	10.3646
June	10.5735	10.1121	10.2528
July	10.6837	10.3934	10.5395
August	10.5854	10.3025	10.4164
September	10.3604	9.9323	10.1429
October	9.9904	9.3811	9.6818
November	9.3326	8.9462	9.1678
December	9.6374	9.0239	9.3294