YEARLY HIGH
5.6519 ISK
YEARLY LOW
2.6863 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0726 ISK

2018 ARS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 5.6519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 2.6863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9656 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4090 to the December average rate of 3.1881, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.6519 was down 23.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.3975, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,259 ISK
2017 Average 32,325 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 13,431 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,828.03 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.6632
2.6128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 4.7967, compared to 3.3484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.1583 ISK (High: 3.9266 / Low: 2.7683). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1173 ISK (High: 4.9941 / Low: 4.8768).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.1583
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1173

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.7623 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 5.4090) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.1916), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7826 (-24.79%).

2018 Avg (January) 5.4090
2017 Avg (January) 7.1916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6519 5.1191 5.4090
February 5.1922 4.9798 5.0919
March 5.0041 4.8523 4.9212
April 4.9941 4.8768 4.9217
May 4.9197 4.1114 4.4212
June 4.2317 3.6503 4.0155
July 3.9518 3.6511 3.8559
August 3.9266 2.7683 3.6293
September 3.0229 2.6863 2.8670
October 3.3899 2.8340 3.1662
November 3.4711 3.1841 3.3839
December 3.3651 3.0418 3.1881