YEARLY HIGH
3.6309 MRO
YEARLY LOW
1.8166 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3003 MRO

2018 ISK to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 3.6309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 1.8166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8143 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4552 to the December average rate of 2.9645, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.6309 was down 1.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.6833, 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 18,154 MRO
2017 Average 16,902 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 9,083 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,071.45 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.6423
2.8372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to MRO 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 3.4795, compared to 3.1211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.3701 MRO (High: 3.1867 / Low: 1.8166). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0874 MRO (High: 3.3477 / Low: 3.2604).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.3701
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0874

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 0.2688 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 3.5752) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.2901), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2851 (+8.67%).

2018 Avg (March) 3.5752
2017 Avg (March) 3.2901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5408 3.3676 3.4552
February 3.5632 3.4685 3.5203
March 3.6309 3.5310 3.5752
April 3.6160 3.5045 3.5687
May 3.4965 3.3430 3.4254
June 3.4037 3.2601 3.3323
July 3.4125 3.3135 3.3445
August 3.3477 3.2604 3.3129
September 3.3163 3.1481 3.2345
October 3.1867 1.8166 2.9657
November 2.9592 2.8489 2.9043
December 3.0728 2.8825 2.9645