YEARLY HIGH
0.5937 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.4981 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5282 RUB

2019 ISK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ISK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 0.4981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0956 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5576 to the December average rate of 0.5151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5937 was down 7.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6401, 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 2,969 RUB
2018 Average 2,906 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 2,491 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 478.17 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5626
0.5026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to RUB 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 0.5383, compared to 0.5180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0491 RUB (High: 0.5937 / Low: 0.5446). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 RUB (High: 0.5270 / Low: 0.5103).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0491
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.5576) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5516), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+1.09%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.5576
2018 Avg (January) 0.5516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5937 0.5446 0.5576
February 0.5607 0.5430 0.5490
March 0.5563 0.5283 0.5443
April 0.5492 0.5265 0.5360
May 0.5376 0.5195 0.5285
June 0.5300 0.5021 0.5143
July 0.5262 0.4981 0.5076
August 0.5422 0.5223 0.5324
September 0.5300 0.5112 0.5199
October 0.5270 0.5103 0.5163
November 0.5304 0.5101 0.5169
December 0.5304 0.5060 0.5151