YEARLY HIGH
38.4609 ISK
YEARLY LOW
34.5497 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.7373 ISK

2019 PEN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 38.4609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 34.5497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9112 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.8029 to the December average rate of 36.4084, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 38.4609 was up 3.79% compared to the 2018 peak of 37.0574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 192,305 ISK
2018 Average 164,575 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 172,749 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,555.94 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

38.0692
35.5969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 36.4935, compared to 36.9811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.4935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.9811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.9658 ISK (High: 36.5155 / Low: 34.5497). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4343 ISK (High: 37.0539 / Low: 36.6197).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.9658
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4343

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.2266 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 37.8631) against the same month in 2018 (average: 32.5014), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3618 (+16.50%).

2019 Avg (July) 37.8631
2018 Avg (July) 32.5014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.5155 34.5497 35.8029
February 36.3541 35.6195 36.0738
March 36.9723 35.3417 36.2683
April 37.1436 36.0759 36.4680
May 37.0539 36.6197 36.8750
June 37.9232 36.5701 37.4728
July 38.4609 36.6960 37.8631
August 37.3993 35.8509 36.6365
September 37.9154 36.4010 37.2098
October 37.4240 36.5717 37.0951
November 37.3073 35.6784 36.6734
December 36.9541 35.7578 36.4084