YEARLY HIGH
14.3226 ISK
YEARLY LOW
11.1857 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3683 ISK

2018 SVC to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 14.3226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 11.1857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1369 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7430 to the December average rate of 13.7713, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.3226 was up 6.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.4201, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,613 ISK
2017 Average 60,946 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 55,928 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,684.70 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.3251
11.1027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 11.6850, compared to 13.0516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.0945 ISK (High: 13.8814 / Low: 12.7868). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2854 ISK (High: 11.6920 / Low: 11.4065).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.0945
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2854

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 0.2853 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 14.0566) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.9034), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1532 (+18.09%).

2018 Avg (November) 14.0566
2017 Avg (November) 11.9034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0181 11.4793 11.7430
February 11.6920 11.4065 11.5358
March 11.5226 11.1857 11.3712
April 11.5911 11.2398 11.3873
May 12.1667 11.6129 11.8709
June 12.4788 11.9508 12.2020
July 12.2820 11.9474 12.1666
August 12.5095 12.1502 12.3077
September 12.9623 12.2976 12.6195
October 13.8814 12.7868 13.3880
November 14.3226 13.7921 14.0566
December 14.1572 13.2717 13.7713