YEARLY HIGH
0.2204 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.2007 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2114 ISK

2019 SOS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SOS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.2204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.2007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0196 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2062 to the December average rate of 0.2105, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2204 was up 1.90% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,102 ISK
2018 Average 935 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,004 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.23 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2165
0.2053
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.2089, compared to 0.2138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0111 ISK (High: 0.2118 / Low: 0.2007). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 ISK (High: 0.2167 / Low: 0.2135).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 0.2156) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1910), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0246 (+12.89%).

2019 Avg (September) 0.2156
2018 Avg (September) 0.1910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2094 0.2017 0.2062
February 0.2092 0.2049 0.2068
March 0.2118 0.2007 0.2067
April 0.2120 0.2051 0.2079
May 0.2151 0.2076 0.2114
June 0.2177 0.2113 0.2146
July 0.2183 0.2082 0.2147
August 0.2182 0.2094 0.2140
September 0.2204 0.2120 0.2156
October 0.2167 0.2135 0.2149
November 0.2159 0.2092 0.2132
December 0.2131 0.2076 0.2105