YEARLY HIGH
9.8883 ISK
YEARLY LOW
8.4932 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9611 ISK

2019 SCR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 9.8883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 8.4932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3951 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7677 to the December average rate of 8.9073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.8883 was up 7.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.1873, 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 49,441 ISK
2018 Average 39,747 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 42,466 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,975.57 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.1558
8.7180
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 8.8628, compared to 9.0594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1966 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.0916 ISK (High: 9.8883 / Low: 8.7966). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1601 ISK (High: 9.1664 / Low: 9.0063).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0916
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1601

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 0.1164 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 9.1106) against the same month in 2018 (average: 7.9208), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1898 (+15.02%).

2019 Avg (August) 9.1106
2018 Avg (August) 7.9208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9061 8.5358 8.7677
February 8.8617 8.6542 8.7609
March 8.9792 8.4932 8.7544
April 8.9949 8.7018 8.7942
May 9.0968 8.8638 8.9802
June 9.2622 9.0001 9.1193
July 9.2724 8.7989 9.1148
August 9.8883 8.7966 9.1106
September 9.2874 8.9845 9.1172
October 9.1664 9.0063 9.0828
November 9.5658 8.8552 9.0237
December 9.0098 8.8359 8.9073