YEARLY HIGH
0.0060 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0049 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0052 ISK

2018 STD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.0060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.0049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0051 to the December average rate of 0.0057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0060 was up 13.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30 ISK
2017 Average 25 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 25 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.08 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0059
0.0049
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STD 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 0.0050, compared to 0.0054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0005 ISK (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ISK (High: 0.0051 / Low: 0.0050).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0058) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+16.67%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0058
2017 Avg (November) 0.0050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
February 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
March 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050
April 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
May 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
June 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
July 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
August 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
September 0.0054 0.0051 0.0052
October 0.0058 0.0053 0.0056
November 0.0060 0.0057 0.0058
December 0.0059 0.0055 0.0057