2018 LYD to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

89.6289 ISK

YEARLY LOW

73.8350 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

79.2832 ISK

2018 LYD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 89.6289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 73.8350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7939 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.3662 to the December average rate of 86.2530, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 89.6289 was up 9.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 81.9160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 448,144 ISK

2017 Average 382,776 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 369,175 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,969.41 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

89.4281

73.5436

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 76.2065, compared to 82.3599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.1534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.2065

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.3599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 7.1577 ISK (High: 87.9638 / Low: 80.8061). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8116 ISK (High: 75.6466 / Low: 73.8350).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.1577

March Spread (Stable) ±1.8116

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 1.8514 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 88.1044) against the same month in 2017 (average: 76.2127), the exchange rate shifted by +11.8917 (+15.60%).

2018 Avg (November) 88.1044

2017 Avg (November) 76.2127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	77.5996	75.5131	76.3662
February	77.1774	75.1371	75.9284
March	75.6466	73.8350	74.8673
April	76.0117	74.0301	74.9577
May	78.4001	75.3907	76.6935
June	80.5092	76.4791	78.4260
July	78.4909	75.8526	77.5622
August	79.0650	76.9937	77.6575
September	81.9202	78.0780	79.9264
October	87.9638	80.8061	84.6562
November	89.6289	86.5655	88.1044
December	89.0184	83.1427	86.2530