YEARLY HIGH
0.4100 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0667 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2094 SDG

2018 ISK to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3433 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0683 to the December average rate of 0.3952, the exchange rate registered a net change of 478.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4100 was up 497.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0686, 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 2,050 SDG
2017 Average 312 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 334 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,716.52 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4279
0.0356
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SDG 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 0.1567, compared to 0.2622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2503 SDG (High: 0.4053 / Low: 0.1550). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 SDG (High: 0.0699 / Low: 0.0667).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2503
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3952) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0642), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3310 (+515.39%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3952
2017 Avg (December) 0.0642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0699 0.0667 0.0683
February 0.1802 0.0699 0.1653
March 0.1857 0.1790 0.1818
April 0.1847 0.1782 0.1817
May 0.1785 0.1695 0.1739
June 0.1733 0.1650 0.1689
July 0.1722 0.1676 0.1691
August 0.1693 0.1645 0.1674
September 0.1679 0.1587 0.1632
October 0.4053 0.1550 0.2904
November 0.3948 0.3801 0.3876
December 0.4100 0.3843 0.3952