YEARLY HIGH
0.1177 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1011 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1116 SCR

2019 ISK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ISK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.1177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.1011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0166 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1141 to the December average rate of 0.1123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1177 was down 16.80% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1415, 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 589 SCR
2018 Average 632 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 506 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.06 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1147
0.1092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SCR 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 0.1129, compared to 0.1104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0125 SCR (High: 0.1137 / Low: 0.1011). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SCR (High: 0.1110 / Low: 0.1091).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.1143) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1372), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0229 (-16.69%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.1143
2018 Avg (March) 0.1372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1172 0.1123 0.1141
February 0.1156 0.1128 0.1141
March 0.1177 0.1114 0.1143
April 0.1149 0.1112 0.1137
May 0.1128 0.1099 0.1114
June 0.1111 0.1080 0.1097
July 0.1137 0.1078 0.1097
August 0.1137 0.1011 0.1098
September 0.1113 0.1077 0.1097
October 0.1110 0.1091 0.1101
November 0.1129 0.1045 0.1108
December 0.1132 0.1110 0.1123