YEARLY HIGH
9.1873 ISK
YEARLY LOW
7.0661 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9468 ISK

2018 SCR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 9.1873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 7.0661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1211 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3841 to the December average rate of 8.8124, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.1873 was up 4.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.7632, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,936 ISK
2017 Average 39,269 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 35,331 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,605.67 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.1765
7.1213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 7.5153, compared to 8.3783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.7480 ISK (High: 8.9207 / Low: 8.1727). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2212 ISK (High: 7.9388 / Low: 7.7176).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7480
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2212

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 0.1928 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1928

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 9.0052) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.5354), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4698 (+19.51%).

2018 Avg (November) 9.0052
2017 Avg (November) 7.5354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5745 7.1777 7.3841
February 7.6167 7.1257 7.4165
March 7.4355 7.0661 7.2926
April 7.5386 7.1870 7.3943
May 7.9153 7.3234 7.7002
June 8.0567 7.7737 7.9038
July 7.9388 7.7176 7.8597
August 8.0539 7.8315 7.9208
September 8.3131 7.7067 8.0905
October 8.9207 8.1727 8.5811
November 9.1873 8.8448 9.0052
December 9.0799 8.4037 8.8124