YEARLY HIGH
4.4980 ISK
YEARLY LOW
3.4700 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9779 ISK

2018 UAH to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 4.4980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 3.4700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0280 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6075 to the December average rate of 4.3427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.4980 was up 4.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.3110, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,490 ISK
2017 Average 20,046 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 17,350 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,140.02 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.4822
3.5280
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 3.8258, compared to 4.1300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3554 ISK (High: 4.3196 / Low: 3.9642). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1282 ISK (High: 3.8472 / Low: 3.7190).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3554
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1282

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1241 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 4.4027) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.9023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5004 (+12.82%).

2018 Avg (November) 4.4027
2017 Avg (November) 3.9023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7258 3.4700 3.6075
February 3.7999 3.5842 3.7193
March 3.8472 3.7190 3.7824
April 3.8717 3.7285 3.8080
May 4.0776 3.8608 3.9676
June 4.1479 3.9908 4.0700
July 4.0976 3.9254 4.0365
August 4.0150 3.7907 3.9124
September 4.0413 3.8093 3.9170
October 4.3196 3.9642 4.1688
November 4.4980 4.3047 4.4027
December 4.4691 4.1909 4.3427