YEARLY HIGH
46.3673 ISK
YEARLY LOW
36.2065 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.0418 ISK

2018 XCD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 46.3673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 36.2065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1608 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.0119 to the December average rate of 44.5867, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 46.3673 was up 7.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 43.1938, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 231,837 ISK
2017 Average 197,269 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 181,033 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,803.94 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

46.3555
35.9439
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 37.8330, compared to 42.2506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.8330
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.2506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.6262 ISK (High: 45.0205 / Low: 41.3943). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9547 ISK (High: 37.8716 / Low: 36.9170).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.6262
February Spread (Stable) ±0.9547

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 0.9012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 45.4878) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.5287), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9591 (+18.06%).

2018 Avg (November) 45.4878
2017 Avg (November) 38.5287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.8855 37.1501 38.0119
February 37.8716 36.9170 37.3573
March 37.3055 36.2065 36.8116
April 37.5349 36.3805 36.8648
May 39.4035 37.6216 38.4386
June 40.4063 38.7011 39.5138
July 39.7698 38.6745 39.3953
August 40.5024 39.3481 39.8329
September 41.9604 39.8328 40.8658
October 45.0205 41.3943 43.3349
November 46.3673 44.6393 45.4878
December 45.8270 42.9890 44.5867