YEARLY HIGH
1.1993 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.0448 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1246 ISK

2019 JPY to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JPY to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 1.1993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 1.0448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1546 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0985 to the December average rate of 1.1179, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.1993 was up 8.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1019, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 599,665 ISK
2018 Average 489,826 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 522,382 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,282.91 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.1749
1.0697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to ISK 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 1.1020, compared to 1.1473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0623 ISK (High: 1.1071 / Low: 1.0448). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 ISK (High: 1.1270 / Low: 1.1070).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0623
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1.1617) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1759 (+17.84%).

2019 Avg (September) 1.1617
2018 Avg (September) 0.9858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1173 1.0612 1.0985
February 1.0983 1.0714 1.0859
March 1.1071 1.0448 1.0788
April 1.1025 1.0649 1.0785
May 1.1422 1.0880 1.1167
June 1.1676 1.1392 1.1534
July 1.1681 1.1120 1.1515
August 1.1855 1.1450 1.1661
September 1.1993 1.1403 1.1617
October 1.1715 1.1382 1.1520
November 1.1496 1.1085 1.1346
December 1.1270 1.1070 1.1179