2018 TOP to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.7724 ISK

YEARLY LOW

43.9515 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

47.5966 ISK

2018 TOP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 54.7724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 43.9515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8208 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.7163 to the December average rate of 52.9172, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 54.7724 was up 7.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 50.8553, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 273,862 ISK

2017 Average 235,369 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 219,758 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,104.19 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

54.4722

43.8619

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 45.5767, compared to 49.6165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.5767

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.6165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 4.4182 ISK (High: 52.8355 / Low: 48.4173). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1662 ISK (High: 46.1600 / Low: 44.9937).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.4182

February Spread (Stable) ±1.1662

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8514 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 52.9172) against the same month in 2017 (average: 45.8072), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1100 (+15.52%).

2018 Avg (December) 52.9172

2017 Avg (December) 45.8072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.5798	44.7494	45.7163
February	46.1600	44.9937	45.5974
March	45.4611	43.9515	44.7461
April	45.7496	44.0555	44.8020
May	46.5961	45.0785	45.8653
June	47.6829	45.7067	46.7329
July	46.4555	45.2724	45.9937
August	47.3742	46.0240	46.5910
September	49.0795	46.5910	47.7992
October	52.8355	48.4173	50.8098
November	54.6352	52.5086	53.5880
December	54.7724	50.8726	52.9172