YEARLY HIGH
0.1950 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.1583 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1782 MXN

2018 ISK to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.1950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 0.1583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0368 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1841 to the December average rate of 0.1667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1950 was up 0.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1947, 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 975 MXN
2017 Average 887 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 791 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 183.98 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1924
0.1612
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to MXN 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 0.1863, compared to 0.1701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1863
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0126 MXN (High: 0.1874 / Low: 0.1749). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 MXN (High: 0.1867 / Low: 0.1825).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0126
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.1898) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+5.42%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.1898
2017 Avg (June) 0.1801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1901 0.1808 0.1841
February 0.1867 0.1825 0.1846
March 0.1889 0.1842 0.1869
April 0.1877 0.1815 0.1844
May 0.1907 0.1839 0.1882
June 0.1950 0.1838 0.1898
July 0.1874 0.1749 0.1785
August 0.1784 0.1724 0.1751
September 0.1775 0.1679 0.1720
October 0.1685 0.1583 0.1638
November 0.1666 0.1620 0.1645
December 0.1711 0.1628 0.1667