YEARLY HIGH
0.9837 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.8382 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9372 XPF

2018 ISK to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 0.9837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.8382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1456 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9523 to the December average rate of 0.8709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9837 was down 10.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0932, 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 4,919 XPF
2017 Average 4,972 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 4,191 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 727.87 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9880
0.8419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to XPF 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 0.9645, compared to 0.9098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0547 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0550 XPF (High: 0.9214 / Low: 0.8664). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 XPF (High: 0.9606 / Low: 0.9462).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0550
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0403 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.9758) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0133), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0375 (-3.70%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.9758
2017 Avg (April) 1.0133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9606 0.9462 0.9523
February 0.9662 0.9514 0.9574
March 0.9824 0.9630 0.9725
April 0.9837 0.9664 0.9758
May 0.9813 0.9636 0.9719
June 0.9779 0.9427 0.9570
July 0.9726 0.9476 0.9585
August 0.9717 0.9540 0.9606
September 0.9553 0.9052 0.9276
October 0.9214 0.8664 0.8873
November 0.8654 0.8382 0.8541
December 0.8961 0.8509 0.8709