2018 ISK to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.5222 LBP

YEARLY LOW

12.0756 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.0502 LBP

2018 ISK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 15.5222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 12.0756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4466 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7430 to the December average rate of 12.5313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.5222 was up 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.4912, 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 77,611 LBP

2017 Average 70,854 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 60,378 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,233.08 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.5201

12.0139

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to LBP 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 14.8133, compared to 13.2871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8133

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.0854 LBP (High: 13.5285 / Low: 12.4431). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3697 LBP (High: 15.1621 / Low: 14.7924).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.0854

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3697

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 0.7870 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 15.2279) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.7815), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4465 (+10.50%).

2018 Avg (March) 15.2279

2017 Avg (March) 13.7815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.0520	14.4148	14.7430
February	15.1621	14.7924	14.9971
March	15.5222	15.0222	15.2279
April	15.3624	14.9332	15.1794
May	14.9311	14.2377	14.5711
June	14.5160	13.8331	14.1614
July	14.4728	14.0631	14.2002
August	14.1997	13.8041	14.0554
September	14.0748	13.3355	13.7085
October	13.5285	12.4431	12.9214
November	12.5491	12.0756	12.3061
December	12.9945	12.1749	12.5313