YEARLY HIGH
53.4070 PYG
YEARLY LOW
47.4683 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.8898 PYG

2019 ISK to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ISK to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 53.4070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 47.4683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9387 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.3875 to the December average rate of 52.8121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 53.4070 was down 6.15% compared to the 2018 peak of 56.9096, 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 267,035 PYG
2018 Average 265,692 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 237,342 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,693.42 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

53.2309
48.2051
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to PYG 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 50.8854, compared to 50.8943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.8854
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.8943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 2.9780 PYG (High: 51.8692 / Low: 48.8912). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1132 PYG (High: 52.1244 / Low: 51.0112).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.9780
October Spread (Stable) ±1.1132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.4912 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4912

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 52.8121) against the same month in 2018 (average: 49.2111), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6010 (+7.32%).

2019 Avg (December) 52.8121
2018 Avg (December) 49.2111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.1226 49.6436 50.3875
February 51.1622 49.8426 50.5483
March 52.6397 50.0082 51.0743
April 52.1053 50.3548 51.6562
May 52.2707 50.5702 51.5309
June 51.0157 49.3089 50.1151
July 49.8251 47.4683 48.6239
August 50.0227 48.7206 49.4060
September 51.8692 48.8912 50.6731
October 52.1244 51.0112 51.6335
November 53.1858 51.5720 52.2172
December 53.4070 52.2145 52.8121