YEARLY HIGH
9.1099 ISK
YEARLY LOW
7.9395 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4918 ISK

2019 LSL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 9.1099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 7.9395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1704 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6210 to the December average rate of 8.4682, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.1099 was down 0.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.1277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,549 ISK
2018 Average 40,978 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 39,697 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,851.92 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.9407
8.1207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 8.5422, compared to 8.4414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.9007 ISK (High: 9.0131 / Low: 8.1124). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1715 ISK (High: 8.5956 / Low: 8.4240).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9007
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1715

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6834 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 8.8724) against the same month in 2018 (average: 7.9408), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9316 (+11.73%).

2019 Avg (July) 8.8724
2018 Avg (July) 7.9408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0131 8.1124 8.6210
February 9.0042 8.4352 8.6988
March 8.5527 8.0714 8.3500
April 8.5956 8.4240 8.5153
May 8.6298 8.4175 8.5232
June 8.8177 8.2345 8.5449
July 9.1099 8.5021 8.8724
August 8.6573 7.9395 8.1890
September 8.6030 8.1308 8.4067
October 8.5588 8.1156 8.3605
November 8.4834 8.1702 8.3514
December 8.6681 8.2002 8.4682