YEARLY HIGH
9.1099 ISK
YEARLY LOW
3.3320 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4785 ISK

2019 NAD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NAD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 9.1099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 3.3320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7779 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6224 to the December average rate of 8.4695, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.1099 was down 0.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.1277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,549 ISK
2018 Average 40,984 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 16,660 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,889.46 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.9583
8.1174
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 8.5134, compared to 8.4436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0698 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 5.2978 ISK (High: 8.6298 / Low: 3.3320). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2865 ISK (High: 8.4568 / Low: 8.1702).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.2978
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2865

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 8.8882) against the same month in 2018 (average: 7.9130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9753 (+12.33%).

2019 Avg (July) 8.8882
2018 Avg (July) 7.9130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0131 8.1124 8.6224
February 9.0025 8.4110 8.6983
March 8.6062 8.0714 8.3451
April 8.6094 8.1532 8.5034
May 8.6298 3.3320 8.3560
June 8.8265 8.2345 8.5550
July 9.1099 8.5021 8.8882
August 8.6573 7.9395 8.1875
September 8.6030 8.1308 8.4071
October 8.5588 8.1156 8.3600
November 8.4568 8.1702 8.3493
December 8.6681 8.2002 8.4695