YEARLY HIGH
15.5573 ISK
YEARLY LOW
14.1285 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.9461 ISK

2019 SBD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 15.5573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 14.1285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4288 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7617 to the December average rate of 14.7310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 15.5573 was down 1.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 15.7178, 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 77,786 ISK
2018 Average 68,650 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 70,642 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,144.07 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

15.1992
14.6884
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 14.8699, compared to 15.0224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.9734 ISK (High: 15.2666 / Low: 14.2931). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2794 ISK (High: 14.8641 / Low: 14.5847).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9734
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2794

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 15.1547) against the same month in 2018 (average: 13.9993), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1554 (+8.25%).

2019 Avg (September) 15.1547
2018 Avg (September) 13.9993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0886 14.1285 14.7617
February 15.0737 14.5574 14.7713
March 15.2666 14.2931 14.7495
April 15.3511 14.4959 14.7775
May 15.3510 14.7811 15.0027
June 15.3329 15.0174 15.1566
July 15.4315 14.7570 15.1234
August 15.4750 14.7410 15.1342
September 15.5573 14.8441 15.1547
October 15.2383 14.8983 15.0582
November 15.1840 14.7026 14.9330
December 14.8641 14.5847 14.7310