YEARLY HIGH
0.0173 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0127 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0141 ISK

2018 SLL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 0.0173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.0127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0134 to the December average rate of 0.0144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0173 was down 16.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87 ISK
2017 Average 72 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 64 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.03 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0170
0.0126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0136, compared to 0.0146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0040 ISK (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0127). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ISK (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0130).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0157) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+17.15%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0157
2017 Avg (June) 0.0134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0137 0.0131 0.0134
February 0.0134 0.0130 0.0132
March 0.0131 0.0127 0.0130
April 0.0132 0.0127 0.0129
May 0.0136 0.0130 0.0133
June 0.0173 0.0134 0.0157
July 0.0170 0.0160 0.0167
August 0.0167 0.0127 0.0151
September 0.0135 0.0128 0.0132
October 0.0145 0.0133 0.0140
November 0.0149 0.0144 0.0147
December 0.0148 0.0138 0.0144