YEARLY HIGH
0.1488 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.1380 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1430 MDL

2019 ISK to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ISK to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.1488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.1380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1431 to the December average rate of 0.1415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1488 was down 11.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1684, 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 744 MDL
2018 Average 779 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 690 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.32 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1472
0.1396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to MDL 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 0.1445, compared to 0.1415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0081 MDL (High: 0.1480 / Low: 0.1400). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 MDL (High: 0.1474 / Low: 0.1450).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.1465) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1651), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0186 (-11.26%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.1465
2018 Avg (April) 0.1651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1467 0.1409 0.1431
February 0.1440 0.1413 0.1426
March 0.1480 0.1400 0.1433
April 0.1488 0.1411 0.1465
May 0.1474 0.1450 0.1461
June 0.1474 0.1435 0.1454
July 0.1468 0.1395 0.1421
August 0.1466 0.1400 0.1425
September 0.1442 0.1399 0.1417
October 0.1432 0.1380 0.1402
November 0.1441 0.1388 0.1410
December 0.1441 0.1393 0.1415