YEARLY HIGH
2.8230 ISK
YEARLY LOW
2.4471 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6715 ISK

2019 SDG to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SDG to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 2.8230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 2.4471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3759 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5158 to the December average rate of 2.7042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.8230 was down 81.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 14.9822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,115 ISK
2018 Average 29,656 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 12,235 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,879.65 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.7933
2.4906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.5968, compared to 2.7462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.2151 ISK (High: 2.7117 / Low: 2.4966). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0389 ISK (High: 2.7796 / Low: 2.7407).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2151
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0389

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 0.0344 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 2.7681) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.1273), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3592 (-54.82%).

2019 Avg (September) 2.7681
2018 Avg (September) 6.1273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5529 2.4500 2.5158
February 2.5436 2.4936 2.5160
March 2.5760 2.4471 2.5170
April 2.7117 2.4966 2.5474
May 2.7587 2.6867 2.7221
June 2.7988 2.7380 2.7628
July 2.8075 2.6740 2.7619
August 2.7976 2.6876 2.7440
September 2.8230 2.7282 2.7681
October 2.7796 2.7407 2.7606
November 2.7717 2.6879 2.7386
December 2.7368 2.6824 2.7042