YEARLY HIGH
55.6762 ISK
YEARLY LOW
51.1526 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.5055 ISK

2019 TOP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the TOP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 55.6762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 51.1526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5236 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.7836 to the December average rate of 53.0613, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 55.6762 was up 1.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 54.7724, 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 278,381 ISK
2018 Average 238,030 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 255,763 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,617.95 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

54.8968
52.5915
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 53.3400, compared to 53.6709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.3400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.6709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 3.2714 ISK (High: 55.6762 / Low: 52.4049). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9519 ISK (High: 53.9827 / Low: 53.0308).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.2714
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9519

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.2031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 53.0972) against the same month in 2018 (average: 44.8020), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2951 (+18.52%).

2019 Avg (April) 53.0972
2018 Avg (April) 44.8020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.8336 51.1526 52.7836
February 53.5748 52.4863 53.0788
March 54.1736 51.5075 52.9883
April 55.6762 52.4049 53.0972
May 54.2042 53.1647 53.6052
June 55.0651 53.7497 54.4870
July 55.6157 52.7870 54.7047
August 54.1440 52.6244 53.5017
September 54.5689 52.8853 53.8620
October 53.9827 53.0308 53.5803
November 53.9556 52.2855 53.3153
December 53.6284 52.2389 53.0613