YEARLY HIGH
2.6590 YER
YEARLY LOW
1.9979 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3256 YER

2018 ISK to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 2.6590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 1.9979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6612 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4368 to the December average rate of 2.0787, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6590 was up 3.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5657, 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 13,295 YER
2017 Average 11,751 YER
Yearly Trough Low 9,989 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,305.99 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5748
1.9877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to YER 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 2.4515, compared to 2.1997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4515
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1802 YER (High: 2.2374 / Low: 2.0572). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0623 YER (High: 2.5086 / Low: 2.4463).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1802
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0623

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 0.1283 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2.5259) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2889), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2370 (+10.35%).

2018 Avg (March) 2.5259
2017 Avg (March) 2.2889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4931 2.3820 2.4368
February 2.5086 2.4463 2.4795
March 2.6590 2.4826 2.5259
April 2.5458 2.4675 2.5125
May 2.4618 2.3505 2.4100
June 2.3931 2.2923 2.3443
July 2.3927 2.3293 2.3516
August 2.3538 2.2871 2.3255
September 2.3256 2.2072 2.2670
October 2.2374 2.0572 2.1386
November 2.0754 1.9979 2.0366
December 2.1544 2.0212 2.0787