2019 ISK to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 ISK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the ISK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 4.9821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 4.5380.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4442 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8495 to the December average rate of 4.7517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.9821 was down 16.24% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.9479, 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 2019.
ISK to SOS 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 4.7879, compared to 4.6776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1103 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.2612 SOS (High: 4.9821 / Low: 4.7209). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0704 SOS (High: 4.6842 / Low: 4.6138).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0810 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 4.8401) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.8399), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9998 (-17.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.9584 | 4.7753 | 4.8495 |
| February | 4.8813 | 4.7810 | 4.8366 |
| March | 4.9821 | 4.7209 | 4.8401 |
| April | 4.8758 | 4.7163 | 4.8111 |
| May | 4.8159 | 4.6486 | 4.7301 |
| June | 4.7322 | 4.5935 | 4.6602 |
| July | 4.8041 | 4.5803 | 4.6576 |
| August | 4.7761 | 4.5837 | 4.6740 |
| September | 4.7173 | 4.5380 | 4.6391 |
| October | 4.6842 | 4.6138 | 4.6533 |
| November | 4.7792 | 4.6313 | 4.6900 |
| December | 4.8162 | 4.6917 | 4.7517 |