YEARLY HIGH
33.8479 ISK
YEARLY LOW
31.0578 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.6764 ISK

2019 SAR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 33.8479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 31.0578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7902 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.9121 to the December average rate of 32.5336, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 33.8479 was up 1.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 33.3911, 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 169,240 ISK
2018 Average 144,311 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 155,289 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,950.90 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

33.4287
31.7743
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 32.3215, compared to 33.0313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.3215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.0313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 1.6707 ISK (High: 32.7285 / Low: 31.0578). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4806 ISK (High: 33.4439 / Low: 32.9632).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6707
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4806

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4061 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 33.2908) against the same month in 2018 (average: 29.4468), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8440 (+13.05%).

2019 Avg (September) 33.2908
2018 Avg (September) 29.4468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.4136 31.2447 31.9121
February 32.3018 31.6807 31.9510
March 32.7285 31.0578 31.9629
April 32.7657 31.6869 32.1237
May 33.1787 32.3312 32.7454
June 33.6951 32.9347 33.2337
July 33.7719 32.1869 33.2308
August 33.5978 32.3156 32.9881
September 33.8479 32.8118 33.2908
October 33.4439 32.9632 33.2049
November 33.3525 32.3602 32.9397
December 32.9065 32.2802 32.5336