YEARLY HIGH
16.4913 CDF
YEARLY LOW
12.9380 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.0365 CDF

2018 ISK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 16.4913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 12.9380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5533 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.5895 to the December average rate of 13.5004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.4913 was up 4.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.7784, 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 82,456 CDF
2017 Average 68,627 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 64,690 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,766.59 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.5609
12.8989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to CDF 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 15.7803, compared to 14.2927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.2299 CDF (High: 14.6034 / Low: 13.3735). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4360 CDF (High: 16.4913 / Low: 16.0553).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2299
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4360

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 0.9011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 16.2557) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.1788), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0769 (+33.48%).

2018 Avg (March) 16.2557
2017 Avg (March) 12.1788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.9851 15.1110 15.5895
February 16.1948 15.6326 15.9548
March 16.4913 16.0553 16.2557
April 16.4174 15.9174 16.2102
May 15.8939 15.1626 15.5477
June 15.4505 14.7817 15.1237
July 15.8652 14.6954 15.2206
August 15.3995 14.8257 15.1112
September 15.2548 14.4043 14.8106
October 14.6034 13.3735 13.9094
November 13.4864 12.9380 13.2040
December 14.0909 13.0703 13.5004