2018 ISK to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

84.8351 LAK

YEARLY LOW

68.1909 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

78.1224 LAK

2018 ISK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 84.8351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 68.1909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.6443 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.9203 to the December average rate of 70.9719, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 84.8351 was up 1.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 83.7322, 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 424,176 LAK

2017 Average 386,018 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 340,954 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,221.28 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

84.8490

68.0951

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to LAK 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 81.4962, compared to 74.7487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.7475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.4962

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.7487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.8795 LAK (High: 76.1698 / Low: 70.2903). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1085 LAK (High: 83.2126 / Low: 81.1041).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.8795

February Spread (Stable) ±2.1085

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.2968 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2968

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 83.4528) against the same month in 2017 (average: 74.4086), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0443 (+12.15%).

2018 Avg (March) 83.4528

2017 Avg (March) 74.4086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	82.7681	79.1127	80.9203
February	83.2126	81.1041	82.1990
March	84.8351	82.3182	83.4528
April	84.4433	82.0109	83.4088
May	82.0759	78.6872	80.3543
June	80.3017	76.9988	78.6420
July	80.6241	78.4426	79.1498
August	79.8854	77.5828	78.8717
September	79.1620	75.1276	77.1521
October	76.1698	70.2903	72.8553
November	70.8070	68.1909	69.4913
December	73.5497	69.0388	70.9719