2018 ISK to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ISK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |