YEARLY HIGH
90.5437 ISK
YEARLY LOW
83.9253 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
87.6445 ISK

2019 LYD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LYD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 90.5437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 83.9253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6184 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 86.2281 to the December average rate of 87.0071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 90.5437 was up 1.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 89.6289, 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 452,718 ISK
2018 Average 396,495 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 419,626 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,092.14 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

89.5965
85.9219
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 87.1231, compared to 88.1659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 87.1231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.1659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 4.7675 ISK (High: 90.5437 / Low: 85.7762). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6821 ISK (High: 87.1825 / Low: 85.5004).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.7675
February Spread (Stable) ±1.6821

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 89.0802) against the same month in 2018 (average: 77.5622), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5180 (+14.85%).

2019 Avg (July) 89.0802
2018 Avg (July) 77.5622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 87.8406 83.9529 86.2281
February 87.1825 85.5004 86.3427
March 88.6281 83.9253 86.3575
April 88.4088 85.4895 86.5683
May 88.8183 86.7023 87.9517
June 90.2994 88.2215 89.2903
July 90.5437 85.7762 89.0802
August 90.0073 86.2247 88.0798
September 90.2504 87.0085 88.5563
October 89.0426 87.2737 88.3067
November 89.2571 86.3968 87.9654
December 88.2167 86.3161 87.0071