2018 SAR to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.3911 ISK

YEARLY LOW

26.0926 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.8514 ISK

2018 SAR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 33.3911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 26.0926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2984 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.3925 to the December average rate of 32.1191, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.3911 was up 7.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.1219, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 166,955 ISK

2017 Average 142,155 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 130,463 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,492.21 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.3918

25.9033

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 27.2613, compared to 30.4416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.2613

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.4416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.6045 ISK (High: 32.4345 / Low: 29.8300). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6823 ISK (High: 27.2904 / Low: 26.6082).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.6045

February Spread (Stable) ±0.6823

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 0.6486 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 32.7678) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.7648), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0029 (+18.02%).

2018 Avg (November) 32.7678

2017 Avg (November) 27.7648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.0206	26.7715	27.3925
February	27.2904	26.6082	26.9206
March	26.8807	26.0926	26.5274
April	27.0498	26.2176	26.5669
May	28.3951	26.8897	27.6905
June	29.1153	27.8889	28.4697
July	28.6560	27.8708	28.3889
August	29.1870	28.3538	28.7031
September	30.2332	28.7044	29.4468
October	32.4345	29.8300	31.2238
November	33.3911	32.1599	32.7678
December	33.0117	30.9710	32.1191