2018 ISK to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1418 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.1096 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1223 LSL

2018 ISK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.1418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.1096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0322 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1186 to the December average rate of 0.1185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1418 was up 1.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1398, 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 709 LSL

2017 Average 625 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 548 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.22 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1354

0.1127

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to LSL 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 0.1202, compared to 0.1243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1202

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0143 LSL (High: 0.1418 / Low: 0.1276). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 LSL (High: 0.1211 / Low: 0.1178).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1335) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0099 (+7.99%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1335

2017 Avg (September) 0.1237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1202	0.1166	0.1186
February	0.1197	0.1148	0.1172
March	0.1211	0.1178	0.1192
April	0.1232	0.1195	0.1214
May	0.1242	0.1173	0.1207
June	0.1306	0.1191	0.1241
July	0.1304	0.1237	0.1260
August	0.1358	0.1239	0.1290
September	0.1418	0.1276	0.1335
October	0.1301	0.1198	0.1241
November	0.1195	0.1096	0.1146
December	0.1247	0.1111	0.1185