YEARLY HIGH
12.9624 LBP
YEARLY LOW
11.8673 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3276 LBP

2019 ISK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ISK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 12.9624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 11.8673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0951 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6100 to the December average rate of 12.3961, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 12.9624 was down 16.49% compared to the 2018 peak of 15.5222, 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 64,812 LBP
2018 Average 70,224 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 59,336 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,475.30 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

12.6620
12.0374
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 12.4570, compared to 12.1982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.6508 LBP (High: 12.9624 / Low: 12.3116). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1738 LBP (High: 12.2261 / Low: 12.0523).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6508
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1738

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.2296 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 12.5919) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15.2279), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6360 (-17.31%).

2019 Avg (March) 12.5919
2018 Avg (March) 15.2279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9365 12.4176 12.6100
February 12.6944 12.4594 12.5948
March 12.9624 12.3116 12.5919
April 12.7032 12.2918 12.5319
May 12.6633 12.1171 12.3023
June 12.2334 11.9530 12.1110
July 12.4865 11.9067 12.1247
August 12.4563 11.9633 12.2008
September 12.2812 11.8673 12.0894
October 12.2261 12.0523 12.1358
November 12.4670 12.0913 12.2427
December 12.4923 12.2710 12.3961