2018 RUB to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8898 ISK

YEARLY LOW

1.5622 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7249 ISK

2018 RUB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 1.8898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 1.5622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3277 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8130 to the December average rate of 1.7836, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8898 was down 6.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0267, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,449 ISK

2017 Average 9,145 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 7,811 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,638.40 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8705

1.5989

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 1.7231, compared to 1.7266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7231

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1911 ISK (High: 1.8651 / Low: 1.6741). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0420 ISK (High: 1.7209 / Low: 1.6790).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1911

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0420

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.1006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.8479) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7667), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0811 (+4.59%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.8479

2017 Avg (November) 1.7667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8469	1.7851	1.8130
February	1.8046	1.7513	1.7755
March	1.7765	1.7047	1.7414
April	1.7271	1.5622	1.6409
May	1.7247	1.6032	1.6669
June	1.7209	1.6790	1.7012
July	1.7294	1.6636	1.6941
August	1.6906	1.5700	1.6216
September	1.6901	1.5933	1.6343
October	1.8531	1.6976	1.7781
November	1.8898	1.7984	1.8479
December	1.8651	1.6741	1.7836