YEARLY HIGH
2329.3456 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0956 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1123.2717 VEF

2018 ISK to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 2329.3456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2329.2500 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0984 to the December average rate of 2063.4025, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2097239.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2329.3456 was up 2237595.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1041, 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 11,646,728 VEF
2017 Average 474 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 478 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,646,249.99 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2475.1736
-224.9085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to VEF 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 412.6258, compared to 1833.9177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1421.2919 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 412.6258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1833.9177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1327.9990 VEF (High: 2329.3456 / Low: 1001.3466). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 VEF (High: 0.1044 / Low: 0.0956).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1327.9990
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 127.4093 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -127.4093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1689.7686) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0959), the exchange rate shifted by +1689.6727 (+1762309.54%).

2018 Avg (August) 1689.7686
2017 Avg (August) 0.0959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1044 0.0956 0.0984
February 286.7007 0.0988 162.1138
March 411.2571 287.2446 365.9565
April 661.8792 404.8035 501.2453
May 765.3227 666.1146 697.9576
June 763.9224 731.6850 748.3830
July 1018.7856 743.3950 855.8397
August 2329.3456 1001.3466 1689.7686
September 2308.1396 2191.1081 2250.1667
October 2221.0740 2042.1769 2122.7574
November 2059.6160 1982.9827 2021.5711
December 2138.8160 2006.3620 2063.4025