YEARLY HIGH
78.6537 SLL
YEARLY LOW
57.7384 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.4479 SLL

2018 ISK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 78.6537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 57.7384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.9153 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.6278 to the December average rate of 69.6692, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 78.6537 was up 1.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 77.1303, 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 393,268 SLL
2017 Average 351,241 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 288,692 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,576.28 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

78.9588
58.3267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SLL 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 74.0529, compared to 68.8429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.2100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.0529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.8429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 18.8810 SLL (High: 78.6537 / Low: 59.7727). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0003 SLL (High: 76.8472 / Low: 74.8469).

August Spread (Volatile) ±18.8810
February Spread (Stable) ±2.0003

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 10.6103 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 67.4291) against the same month in 2017 (average: 71.1211), the exchange rate shifted by -3.6920 (-5.19%).

2018 Avg (August) 67.4291
2017 Avg (August) 71.1211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.3701 72.9277 74.6278
February 76.8472 74.8469 76.0102
March 78.5502 76.0608 77.1645
April 78.6107 75.9298 77.2394
May 76.7180 73.4928 74.9429
June 74.7988 57.7384 64.3326
July 62.3107 58.6625 60.0460
August 78.6537 59.7727 67.4291
September 77.9376 73.9859 75.9801
October 74.9977 68.9570 71.6779
November 69.5459 66.9539 68.2553
December 72.2155 67.7433 69.6692