YEARLY HIGH
0.0147 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0118 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0128 ISK

2018 LAK to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.0147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.0118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0141, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0147 was up 0.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73 ISK
2017 Average 65 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 59 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.39 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0146
0.0117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0123, compared to 0.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0011 ISK (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0131). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ISK (High: 0.0123 / Low: 0.0120).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0144) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+14.96%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0144
2017 Avg (November) 0.0125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0126 0.0121 0.0124
February 0.0123 0.0120 0.0122
March 0.0121 0.0118 0.0120
April 0.0122 0.0118 0.0120
May 0.0127 0.0122 0.0124
June 0.0130 0.0125 0.0127
July 0.0127 0.0124 0.0126
August 0.0129 0.0125 0.0127
September 0.0133 0.0126 0.0130
October 0.0142 0.0131 0.0137
November 0.0147 0.0141 0.0144
December 0.0145 0.0136 0.0141