YEARLY HIGH
0.4087 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.3542 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3750 SDG

2019 ISK to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ISK to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.4087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.3542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0544 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3975 to the December average rate of 0.3698, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4087 was down 0.34% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4100, 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 2,043 SDG
2018 Average 1,048 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,771 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 272.10 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4012
0.3577
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 0.3858, compared to 0.3642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0318 SDG (High: 0.4005 / Low: 0.3688). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 SDG (High: 0.3649 / Low: 0.3598).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0318
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

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 0.0254 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.3974) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2156 (+118.61%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.3974
2018 Avg (March) 0.1818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4082 0.3917 0.3975
February 0.4010 0.3932 0.3975
March 0.4087 0.3882 0.3974
April 0.4005 0.3688 0.3928
May 0.3722 0.3625 0.3674
June 0.3652 0.3573 0.3620
July 0.3740 0.3562 0.3621
August 0.3721 0.3574 0.3645
September 0.3665 0.3542 0.3613
October 0.3649 0.3598 0.3622
November 0.3720 0.3608 0.3652
December 0.3728 0.3654 0.3698