YEARLY HIGH
0.0276 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0216 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0251 XCD

2018 ISK to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.0276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0263 to the December average rate of 0.0224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0276 was down 0.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0277, 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 138 XCD
2017 Average 127 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 108 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.26 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0277
0.0215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to XCD 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 0.0265, compared to 0.0237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0019 XCD (High: 0.0242 / Low: 0.0222). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 XCD (High: 0.0271 / Low: 0.0264).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0272) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0248), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+9.75%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0272
2017 Avg (March) 0.0248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0269 0.0257 0.0263
February 0.0271 0.0264 0.0268
March 0.0276 0.0268 0.0272
April 0.0275 0.0266 0.0271
May 0.0266 0.0254 0.0260
June 0.0258 0.0247 0.0253
July 0.0259 0.0251 0.0254
August 0.0254 0.0247 0.0251
September 0.0251 0.0238 0.0245
October 0.0242 0.0222 0.0231
November 0.0224 0.0216 0.0220
December 0.0233 0.0218 0.0224