YEARLY HIGH
1.1304 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.9221 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0019 ISK

2018 VUV to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 1.1304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.9221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2083 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9761 to the December average rate of 1.0872, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1304 was up 4.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0781, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,652 ISK
2017 Average 4,987 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 4,610 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,041.72 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1267
0.9242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.9634, compared to 1.0405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0785 ISK (High: 1.0919 / Low: 1.0134). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0265 ISK (High: 0.9549 / Low: 0.9284).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0785
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0265

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 0.0226 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.1098) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9780), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1318 (+13.48%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.1098
2017 Avg (November) 0.9780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9906 0.9578 0.9761
February 0.9761 0.9422 0.9620
March 0.9579 0.9221 0.9436
April 0.9549 0.9284 0.9411
May 0.9895 0.9452 0.9647
June 1.0124 0.9714 0.9931
July 0.9951 0.9633 0.9809
August 1.0089 0.9801 0.9922
September 1.0452 0.9922 1.0179
October 1.0919 1.0134 1.0548
November 1.1304 1.0865 1.1098
December 1.1179 1.0452 1.0872