2018 KPW to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1392 ISK

YEARLY LOW

0.1087 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1202 ISK

2018 KPW to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.1392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.1087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0305 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1141 to the December average rate of 0.1339, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1392 was up 7.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 696 ISK

2017 Average 592 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 544 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.56 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1392

0.1079

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1136, compared to 0.1269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1136

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0109 ISK (High: 0.1352 / Low: 0.1243). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 ISK (High: 0.1137 / Low: 0.1109).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1366) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1157), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0209 (+18.06%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1366

2017 Avg (November) 0.1157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1168	0.1116	0.1141
February	0.1137	0.1109	0.1122
March	0.1120	0.1087	0.1105
April	0.1127	0.1092	0.1107
May	0.1183	0.1130	0.1154
June	0.1213	0.1162	0.1187
July	0.1194	0.1161	0.1183
August	0.1216	0.1182	0.1196
September	0.1260	0.1196	0.1227
October	0.1352	0.1243	0.1301
November	0.1392	0.1340	0.1366
December	0.1376	0.1291	0.1339