YEARLY HIGH
0.0204 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0160 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0186 BBD

2018 ISK to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.0204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0195 to the December average rate of 0.0166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0204 was down 0.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 102 BBD
2017 Average 94 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 80 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.40 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0205
0.0159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to BBD 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 0.0196, compared to 0.0176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0014 BBD (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0164). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0195).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0201) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0183), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+9.75%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0201
2017 Avg (March) 0.0183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0199 0.0190 0.0195
February 0.0200 0.0195 0.0198
March 0.0204 0.0198 0.0201
April 0.0203 0.0197 0.0201
May 0.0197 0.0188 0.0193
June 0.0191 0.0183 0.0187
July 0.0191 0.0186 0.0188
August 0.0188 0.0183 0.0186
September 0.0186 0.0176 0.0181
October 0.0179 0.0164 0.0171
November 0.0166 0.0160 0.0163
December 0.0172 0.0161 0.0166