YEARLY HIGH
2.1507 YER
YEARLY LOW
1.9716 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0432 YER

2019 ISK to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ISK to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.1507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 1.9716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1791 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0921 to the December average rate of 2.0514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.1507 was down 19.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.6590, 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 10,754 YER
2018 Average 11,624 YER
Yearly Trough Low 9,858 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 895.33 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.1008
1.9961
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 2.0655, compared to 2.0209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0655
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.1092 YER (High: 2.1487 / Low: 2.0395). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0291 YER (High: 2.0247 / Low: 1.9955).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1092
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0291

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0400 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2.0921) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.4368), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3448 (-14.15%).

2019 Avg (January) 2.0921
2018 Avg (January) 2.4368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1507 2.0600 2.0921
February 2.1066 2.0625 2.0880
March 2.1487 2.0395 2.0887
April 2.1060 2.0371 2.0781
May 2.0646 2.0080 2.0380
June 2.0263 1.9807 2.0079
July 2.0734 1.9730 2.0088
August 2.0651 1.9868 2.0234
September 2.0337 1.9716 2.0049
October 2.0247 1.9955 2.0100
November 2.0633 2.0014 2.0267
December 2.0677 2.0283 2.0514