2018 WST to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.0914 ISK

YEARLY LOW

38.6509 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.1108 ISK

2018 WST to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 48.0914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 38.6509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4405 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.8474 to the December average rate of 46.2054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 48.0914 was up 4.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 46.1775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 240,457 ISK

2017 Average 210,759 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 193,254 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,202.60 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

47.9147

38.5023

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 40.3243, compared to 43.8973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.3243

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.8973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.5678 ISK (High: 46.5239 / Low: 42.9560). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9010 ISK (High: 41.0016 / Low: 40.1006).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.5678

February Spread (Stable) ±0.9010

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0694 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0694

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 47.1303) against the same month in 2017 (average: 40.9921), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1382 (+14.97%).

2018 Avg (November) 47.1303

2017 Avg (November) 40.9921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.5761	40.0091	40.8474
February	41.0016	40.1006	40.4327
March	40.0434	38.6509	39.3633
April	39.8582	38.7462	39.2866
May	41.3053	39.6782	40.4442
June	42.3201	40.6387	41.5718
July	41.5471	40.4134	41.1002
August	42.2864	41.0812	41.5874
September	43.8086	41.5873	42.6659
October	46.5239	42.9560	44.6945
November	48.0914	46.0687	47.1303
December	47.5551	44.4104	46.2054