YEARLY HIGH
0.0872 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.0726 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0806 SEK

2018 ISK to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.0726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0146 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0783 to the December average rate of 0.0750, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0872 was down 1.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0886, 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 436 SEK
2017 Average 401 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 363 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.18 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0861
0.0726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SEK 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 0.0821, compared to 0.0791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0058 SEK (High: 0.0850 / Low: 0.0792). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 SEK (High: 0.0791 / Low: 0.0778).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0843) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0854), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-1.33%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0843
2017 Avg (May) 0.0854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0791 0.0778 0.0783
February 0.0817 0.0786 0.0797
March 0.0847 0.0818 0.0828
April 0.0865 0.0842 0.0849
May 0.0872 0.0825 0.0843
June 0.0848 0.0809 0.0825
July 0.0847 0.0814 0.0829
August 0.0856 0.0828 0.0843
September 0.0850 0.0792 0.0811
October 0.0802 0.0751 0.0773
November 0.0749 0.0726 0.0737
December 0.0777 0.0732 0.0750