YEARLY HIGH
0.1260 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1098 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1178 LSL

2019 ISK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ISK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.1260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.1098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0162 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1161 to the December average rate of 0.1181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1260 was down 11.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1418, 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 630 LSL
2018 Average 611 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 549 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.91 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1231
0.1118
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 0.1171, compared to 0.1186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0123 LSL (High: 0.1233 / Low: 0.1109). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 LSL (High: 0.1187 / Low: 0.1163).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.1221) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1290), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-5.33%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.1221
2018 Avg (August) 0.1290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1233 0.1109 0.1161
February 0.1186 0.1111 0.1150
March 0.1239 0.1169 0.1198
April 0.1187 0.1163 0.1174
May 0.1188 0.1159 0.1173
June 0.1214 0.1134 0.1171
July 0.1176 0.1098 0.1127
August 0.1260 0.1155 0.1221
September 0.1230 0.1162 0.1190
October 0.1232 0.1168 0.1196
November 0.1224 0.1179 0.1197
December 0.1219 0.1154 0.1181