YEARLY HIGH
0.0228 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0183 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0211 TOP

2018 ISK to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.0228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0219 to the December average rate of 0.0189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0228 was down 3.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0235, 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 114 TOP
2017 Average 106 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 91 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.47 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0227
0.0183
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to TOP 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 0.0219, compared to 0.0202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0017 TOP (High: 0.0207 / Low: 0.0189). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 TOP (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0217).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0224) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+6.73%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0224
2017 Avg (March) 0.0209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0223 0.0215 0.0219
February 0.0222 0.0217 0.0219
March 0.0228 0.0220 0.0224
April 0.0227 0.0219 0.0223
May 0.0222 0.0215 0.0218
June 0.0219 0.0210 0.0214
July 0.0221 0.0215 0.0217
August 0.0217 0.0211 0.0215
September 0.0215 0.0204 0.0209
October 0.0207 0.0189 0.0197
November 0.0190 0.0183 0.0187
December 0.0197 0.0183 0.0189