YEARLY HIGH
1.0845 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.8846 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0009 VUV

2018 ISK to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1.0845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.8846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1999 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0246 to the December average rate of 0.9204, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0845 was down 2.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1118, 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 5,423 VUV
2017 Average 5,021 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 4,423 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 999.40 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0789
0.8850
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to VUV 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 1.0385, compared to 0.9634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0751 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0709 VUV (High: 0.9868 / Low: 0.9159). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0291 VUV (High: 1.0203 / Low: 0.9912).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0709
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0291

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0473 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.0599) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9897), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0702 (+7.09%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.0599
2017 Avg (March) 0.9897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0440 1.0095 1.0246
February 1.0614 1.0245 1.0396
March 1.0845 1.0440 1.0599
April 1.0772 1.0472 1.0627
May 1.0579 1.0106 1.0369
June 1.0294 0.9877 1.0071
July 1.0381 1.0049 1.0195
August 1.0203 0.9912 1.0080
September 1.0079 0.9568 0.9826
October 0.9868 0.9159 0.9485
November 0.9204 0.8846 0.9012
December 0.9568 0.8945 0.9204