YEARLY HIGH
0.1411 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.1293 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1362 ISK

2019 KPW to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KPW to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 0.1411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1330 to the December average rate of 0.1356, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1411 was up 1.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1392, 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 705 ISK
2018 Average 601 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 647 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.72 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1393
0.1324
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 0.1347, compared to 0.1377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0070 ISK (High: 0.1364 / Low: 0.1294). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 ISK (High: 0.1394 / Low: 0.1374).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 0.1387) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1227), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0160 (+13.07%).

2019 Avg (September) 0.1387
2018 Avg (September) 0.1227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1350 0.1293 0.1330
February 0.1346 0.1320 0.1331
March 0.1364 0.1294 0.1332
April 0.1365 0.1321 0.1339
May 0.1383 0.1347 0.1365
June 0.1404 0.1372 0.1385
July 0.1407 0.1341 0.1385
August 0.1400 0.1347 0.1375
September 0.1411 0.1368 0.1387
October 0.1394 0.1374 0.1384
November 0.1390 0.1348 0.1373
December 0.1371 0.1345 0.1356