YEARLY HIGH
7.2484 ISK
YEARLY LOW
6.7192 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9955 ISK

2019 MDL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MDL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 21, valuing the pair at 7.2484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 6.7192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5291 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9901 to the December average rate of 7.0696, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.2484 was down 0.76% compared to the 2018 peak of 7.3038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,242 ISK
2018 Average 32,192 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 33,596 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,645.72 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

7.1646
6.7950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 6.9220, compared to 7.0691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.3896 ISK (High: 7.1454 / Low: 6.7558). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1111 ISK (High: 6.8944 / Low: 6.7833).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3896
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1550 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 7.1338) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.8847), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2491 (+3.62%).

2019 Avg (October) 7.1338
2018 Avg (October) 6.8847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0994 6.8177 6.9901
February 7.0782 6.9438 7.0121
March 7.1454 6.7558 6.9808
April 7.0889 6.7192 6.8258
May 6.8944 6.7833 6.8459
June 6.9699 6.7833 6.8772
July 7.1702 6.8134 7.0404
August 7.1445 6.8234 7.0206
September 7.1472 6.9369 7.0551
October 7.2484 6.9811 7.1338
November 7.2033 6.9393 7.0948
December 7.1768 6.9376 7.0696