YEARLY HIGH
15.7178 ISK
YEARLY LOW
12.5612 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7262 ISK

2018 SBD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 15.7178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 12.5612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1566 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2229 to the December average rate of 14.9123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.7178 was up 5.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.9023, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,589 ISK
2017 Average 68,259 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 62,806 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,783.14 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.6279
12.5423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 13.1016, compared to 14.3508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.4750 ISK (High: 15.5791 / Low: 14.1041). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3458 ISK (High: 13.2360 / Low: 12.8902).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.4750
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3458

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 0.4584 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 15.3708) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.2998), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0710 (+15.57%).

2018 Avg (November) 15.3708
2017 Avg (November) 13.2998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4805 12.9470 13.2229
February 13.2360 12.8902 13.0183
March 12.9561 12.5612 12.8060
April 13.0231 12.5940 12.7994
May 13.4956 13.0430 13.2659
June 13.7910 13.2569 13.4970
July 13.6206 13.2538 13.4576
August 13.8748 13.4794 13.6454
September 14.3742 13.6454 13.9993
October 15.1569 14.1803 14.7196
November 15.7178 15.0902 15.3708
December 15.5791 14.1041 14.9123