YEARLY HIGH
0.0211 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0176 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0189 ISK

2018 PYG to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.0211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.0176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0182 to the December average rate of 0.0203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0211 was up 2.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0206, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106 ISK
2017 Average 95 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 88 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.66 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0210
0.0177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0182, compared to 0.0195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0015 ISK (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0195). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ISK (High: 0.0182 / Low: 0.0178).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0207) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0183), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+12.89%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0207
2017 Avg (November) 0.0183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0186 0.0177 0.0182
February 0.0183 0.0176 0.0180
March 0.0183 0.0176 0.0180
April 0.0182 0.0178 0.0180
May 0.0187 0.0181 0.0184
June 0.0191 0.0182 0.0187
July 0.0188 0.0182 0.0186
August 0.0190 0.0183 0.0187
September 0.0195 0.0184 0.0189
October 0.0202 0.0190 0.0197
November 0.0211 0.0202 0.0207
December 0.0209 0.0195 0.0203