YEARLY HIGH
0.0796 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0636 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0731 SBD

2018 ISK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.0796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.0636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0160 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0756 to the December average rate of 0.0671, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0796 was down 1.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0810, 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 398 SBD
2017 Average 367 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 318 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.94 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0794
0.0638
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SBD 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 0.0764, compared to 0.0699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0067 SBD (High: 0.0709 / Low: 0.0642). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 SBD (High: 0.0776 / Low: 0.0756).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0781) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0712), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+9.72%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0781
2017 Avg (March) 0.0712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0772 0.0742 0.0756
February 0.0776 0.0756 0.0768
March 0.0796 0.0772 0.0781
April 0.0794 0.0768 0.0781
May 0.0767 0.0741 0.0754
June 0.0754 0.0725 0.0741
July 0.0754 0.0734 0.0743
August 0.0742 0.0721 0.0733
September 0.0733 0.0696 0.0714
October 0.0705 0.0660 0.0680
November 0.0663 0.0636 0.0651
December 0.0709 0.0642 0.0671