YEARLY HIGH
4.0717 ISK
YEARLY LOW
3.3534 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5888 ISK

2018 TWD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 4.0717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 3.3534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7183 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4911 to the December average rate of 3.9157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.0717 was up 8.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.7433, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,359 ISK
2017 Average 17,518 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 16,767 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,591.62 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.0543
3.3308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 3.4619, compared to 3.7156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2537 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2700 ISK (High: 3.9318 / Low: 3.6618). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0561 ISK (High: 3.4211 / Low: 3.3650).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2700
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0561

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0783 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 3.9940) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.4596), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5344 (+15.45%).

2018 Avg (November) 3.9940
2017 Avg (November) 3.4596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5584 3.4459 3.4911
February 3.4909 3.4165 3.4515
March 3.4405 3.3534 3.4078
April 3.4211 3.3650 3.3911
May 3.5462 3.4257 3.4800
June 3.6188 3.4597 3.5501
July 3.5247 3.4303 3.4867
August 3.5512 3.4724 3.5081
September 3.6898 3.5080 3.5980
October 3.9318 3.6618 3.7911
November 4.0717 3.9277 3.9940
December 4.0249 3.7864 3.9157