YEARLY HIGH
3.8575 ISK
YEARLY LOW
3.2889 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5258 ISK

2018 UYU to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 3.8575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 3.2889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5687 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5959 to the December average rate of 3.7396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.8575 was down 6.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.1323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,288 ISK
2017 Average 18,614 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 16,444 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,843.33 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.8110
3.3274
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 3.5012, compared to 3.5505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3215 ISK (High: 3.7070 / Low: 3.3855). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0945 ISK (High: 3.4657 / Low: 3.3712).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3215
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0945

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0836 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 3.7707) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.5591), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2116 (+5.95%).

2018 Avg (November) 3.7707
2017 Avg (November) 3.5591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6650 3.5323 3.5959
February 3.5846 3.4658 3.5382
March 3.5558 3.4511 3.5047
April 3.5836 3.4750 3.5203
May 3.5764 3.3312 3.4440
June 3.4586 3.3508 3.4039
July 3.4657 3.3712 3.4132
August 3.6181 3.3390 3.4513
September 3.4906 3.2889 3.3677
October 3.7070 3.3855 3.5603
November 3.8575 3.6805 3.7707
December 3.8459 3.5849 3.7396