2019 RUB to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0076 ISK

YEARLY LOW

1.6842 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8953 ISK

2019 RUB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 2.0076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.6842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3234 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7943 to the December average rate of 1.9418, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.0076 was up 6.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8898, 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 10,038 ISK

2018 Average 8,623 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 8,421 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,616.84 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.9881

1.7767

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 1.8594, compared to 1.9311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8594

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1519 ISK (High: 1.8361 / Low: 1.6842). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0581 ISK (High: 1.8415 / Low: 1.7834).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1519

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0581

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 0.0919 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 1.9704) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.6941), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2763 (+16.31%).

2019 Avg (July) 1.9704

2018 Avg (July) 1.6941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8361	1.6842	1.7943
February	1.8415	1.7834	1.8217
March	1.8930	1.7977	1.8376
April	1.8994	1.8208	1.8660
May	1.9249	1.8602	1.8922
June	1.9917	1.8869	1.9449
July	2.0076	1.9004	1.9704
August	1.9144	1.8442	1.8785
September	1.9562	1.8868	1.9237
October	1.9598	1.8974	1.9372
November	1.9604	1.8853	1.9348
December	1.9762	1.8853	1.9418