2018 MAD to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.1741 ISK

YEARLY LOW

10.6985 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.5218 ISK

2018 MAD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 13.1741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 10.6985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4756 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1022 to the December average rate of 12.6328, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.1741 was up 13.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.6074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,871 ISK

2017 Average 54,947 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 53,493 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,377.94 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.1357

10.6033

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 11.0010, compared to 12.0427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0010

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.8615 ISK (High: 12.7148 / Low: 11.8532). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1635 ISK (High: 11.0737 / Low: 10.9102).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8615

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1635

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2919 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 12.9247) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.0147), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9100 (+17.34%).

2018 Avg (November) 12.9247

2017 Avg (November) 11.0147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.2029	10.9769	11.1022
February	11.0737	10.9102	10.9849
March	10.9337	10.6985	10.8321
April	10.9280	10.7065	10.8143
May	11.1764	10.8713	11.0268
June	11.4412	11.0068	11.2456
July	11.3547	11.0940	11.2571
August	11.4403	11.2420	11.3521
September	12.0437	11.4090	11.7411
October	12.7148	11.8532	12.3484
November	13.1741	12.7155	12.9247
December	13.0047	12.1591	12.6328