2018 KGS to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8238 ISK

YEARLY LOW

1.4357 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5812 ISK

2018 KGS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 1.8238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1.4357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3881 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4879 to the December average rate of 1.7538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8238 was down 3.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8938, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,119 ISK

2017 Average 7,755 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 7,178 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,940.52 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8226

1.4236

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.4935, compared to 1.6689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4935

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1302 ISK (High: 1.7720 / Low: 1.6418). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0327 ISK (High: 1.4912 / Low: 1.4585).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1302

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0355 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.7894) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5039), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2855 (+18.98%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.7894

2017 Avg (November) 1.5039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5215	1.4596	1.4879
February	1.4912	1.4585	1.4774
March	1.4812	1.4357	1.4595
April	1.4832	1.4397	1.4568
May	1.5598	1.4755	1.5156
June	1.5989	1.5290	1.5635
July	1.5743	1.5329	1.5605
August	1.6065	1.5607	1.5799
September	1.6643	1.5799	1.6209
October	1.7720	1.6418	1.7092
November	1.8238	1.7558	1.7894
December	1.8027	1.6909	1.7538