YEARLY HIGH
0.0708 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0643 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0669 SBD

2019 ISK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ISK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 0.0643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0678 to the December average rate of 0.0679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0708 was down 11.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0796, 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 354 SBD
2018 Average 365 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 321 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.50 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0681
0.0658
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 0.0673, compared to 0.0666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0045 SBD (High: 0.0708 / Low: 0.0663). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 SBD (High: 0.0686 / Low: 0.0673).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0678) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0756), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0079 (-10.41%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0678
2018 Avg (January) 0.0756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0708 0.0663 0.0678
February 0.0687 0.0663 0.0677
March 0.0700 0.0655 0.0678
April 0.0690 0.0651 0.0677
May 0.0677 0.0651 0.0667
June 0.0666 0.0652 0.0660
July 0.0678 0.0648 0.0661
August 0.0678 0.0646 0.0661
September 0.0674 0.0643 0.0660
October 0.0671 0.0656 0.0664
November 0.0680 0.0659 0.0670
December 0.0686 0.0673 0.0679