YEARLY HIGH
6.3191 ISK
YEARLY LOW
5.1270 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6267 ISK

2018 MXN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 6.3191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 5.1270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1921 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4334 to the December average rate of 5.9990, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.3191 was up 2.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.1622, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 315,953 ISK
2017 Average 282,385 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 256,348 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,605.22 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.1898
5.1855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 5.3678, compared to 5.8857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3678
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.3835 ISK (High: 5.7191 / Low: 5.3356). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1248 ISK (High: 5.4808 / Low: 5.3560).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3835
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1082 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 6.1061) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.6016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5045 (+9.01%).

2018 Avg (October) 6.1061
2017 Avg (October) 5.6016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5312 5.2613 5.4334
February 5.4808 5.3560 5.4160
March 5.4299 5.2939 5.3506
April 5.5106 5.3273 5.4230
May 5.4370 5.2440 5.3148
June 5.4400 5.1270 5.2692
July 5.7191 5.3356 5.6050
August 5.7999 5.6041 5.7118
September 5.9552 5.6350 5.8138
October 6.3191 5.9360 6.1061
November 6.1747 6.0014 6.0782
December 6.1433 5.8451 5.9990