YEARLY HIGH
0.2170 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.1849 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1945 ISK

2018 XAF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 0.2170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.1849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0321 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1910 to the December average rate of 0.2090, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2170 was up 10.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,085 ISK
2017 Average 917 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 925 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160.60 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2157
0.1838
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1886, compared to 0.2004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0125 ISK (High: 0.2100 / Low: 0.1974). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 ISK (High: 0.1923 / Low: 0.1894).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2130) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1864), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0266 (+14.27%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2130
2017 Avg (November) 0.1864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1923 0.1894 0.1910
February 0.1912 0.1883 0.1900
March 0.1889 0.1852 0.1871
April 0.1882 0.1849 0.1864
May 0.1888 0.1854 0.1872
June 0.1930 0.1860 0.1901
July 0.1920 0.1870 0.1898
August 0.1907 0.1872 0.1894
September 0.2010 0.1904 0.1962
October 0.2100 0.1974 0.2051
November 0.2170 0.2102 0.2130
December 0.2138 0.2030 0.2090