YEARLY HIGH
0.2891 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0055 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2584 ISK

2018 KMF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 0.2891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2835 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2546 to the December average rate of 0.2785, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2891 was up 5.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2744, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,445 ISK
2017 Average 1,223 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 28 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,417.73 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2815
0.2452
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.2514, compared to 0.2655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2835 ISK (High: 0.2891 / Low: 0.0055). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 ISK (High: 0.2551 / Low: 0.2509).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2835
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2751) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2481), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0270 (+10.87%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2751
2017 Avg (November) 0.2481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2572 0.2519 0.2546
February 0.2551 0.2509 0.2532
March 0.2518 0.2466 0.2492
April 0.2513 0.2454 0.2482
May 0.2535 0.2465 0.2499
June 0.2569 0.2477 0.2530
July 0.2555 0.2485 0.2527
August 0.2552 0.2487 0.2520
September 0.2670 0.2526 0.2612
October 0.2805 0.2628 0.2732
November 0.2891 0.0055 0.2751
December 0.2849 0.2696 0.2785