2018 LRD to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8365 ISK

YEARLY LOW

0.6603 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7539 ISK

2018 LRD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.8365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.6603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1763 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8100 to the December average rate of 0.7646, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8365 was down 34.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,183 ISK

2017 Average 5,186 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 3,301 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 881.33 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8223

0.6738

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.7758, compared to 0.7321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7758

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0671 ISK (High: 0.7706 / Low: 0.7035). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 ISK (High: 0.7137 / Low: 0.6915).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0671

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0640 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0640

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.8100) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2203), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4103 (-33.63%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.8100

2017 Avg (January) 1.2203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8365	0.7794	0.8100
February	0.8264	0.7698	0.7999
March	0.7733	0.7448	0.7590
April	0.7740	0.7464	0.7599
May	0.7901	0.7554	0.7760
June	0.7706	0.7035	0.7502
July	0.7103	0.6603	0.6862
August	0.7137	0.6915	0.7015
September	0.7349	0.6856	0.7133
October	0.7768	0.7190	0.7476
November	0.7928	0.7662	0.7793
December	0.7841	0.7386	0.7646