YEARLY HIGH
9.1209 ISK
YEARLY LOW
7.0535 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1922 ISK

2018 SZL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 9.1209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 7.0535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0674 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4216 to the December average rate of 8.4688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.1209 was up 2.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.8862, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,604 ISK
2017 Average 40,082 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 35,267 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,337.01 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.8487
7.3706
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 8.3209, compared to 8.0636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.9796 ISK (High: 9.0027 / Low: 8.0232). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2177 ISK (High: 8.5423 / Low: 8.3247).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9796
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2567 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 8.7255) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.3798), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3457 (+18.24%).

2018 Avg (November) 8.7255
2017 Avg (November) 7.3798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5423 8.3247 8.4216
February 8.6872 8.3223 8.5249
March 8.4909 8.2398 8.3972
April 8.3699 8.1231 8.2401
May 8.5088 8.0541 8.2833
June 8.3931 7.6549 8.0581
July 8.0799 7.6656 7.9405
August 8.0504 7.3504 7.6871
September 7.8297 7.0535 7.4938
October 8.4414 7.6867 8.0660
November 9.1209 8.3264 8.7255
December 9.0027 8.0232 8.4688