YEARLY HIGH
13.7782 ISK
YEARLY LOW
11.4661 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4384 ISK

2018 SEK to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 13.7782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 11.4661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3121 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7679 to the December average rate of 13.3317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.7782 was up 2.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.4866, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68,891 ISK
2017 Average 62,481 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 57,330 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,560.47 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.7481
11.5926
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 12.1922, compared to 12.6846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4924 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1922
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.8570 ISK (High: 12.6253 / Low: 11.7683). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2169 ISK (High: 12.8579 / Low: 12.6410).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8570
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4751 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 13.5685) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.4256), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1429 (+9.20%).

2018 Avg (November) 13.5685
2017 Avg (November) 12.4256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8579 12.6410 12.7679
February 12.7255 12.2349 12.5471
March 12.2280 11.8088 12.0721
April 11.8805 11.5668 11.7722
May 12.1195 11.4661 11.8679
June 12.3666 11.7877 12.1258
July 12.2806 11.8086 12.0651
August 12.0738 11.6799 11.8676
September 12.6253 11.7683 12.3288
October 13.3068 12.4657 12.9462
November 13.7782 13.3458 13.5685
December 13.6668 12.8765 13.3317