2018 XDR to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

173.9164 ISK

YEARLY LOW

142.7817 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

153.2795 ISK

2018 XDR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 173.9164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 142.7817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.1346 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.7190 to the December average rate of 167.6270, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 173.9164 was up 10.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 157.7084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 869,582 ISK

2017 Average 739,097 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 713,909 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 155,673.15 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

173.6414

141.7993

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 147.0699, compared to 159.4892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.4194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.0699

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.4892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 12.4054 ISK (High: 168.9599 / Low: 156.5545). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7885 ISK (High: 148.0025 / Low: 145.2140).

October Spread (Volatile) ±12.4054

February Spread (Stable) ±2.7885

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 3.3609 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 170.9879) against the same month in 2017 (average: 146.6219), the exchange rate shifted by +24.3660 (+16.62%).

2018 Avg (November) 170.9879

2017 Avg (November) 146.6219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	149.3961	146.1437	147.7190
February	148.0025	145.2140	146.6589
March	145.8579	142.7817	144.5109
April	146.4410	142.8174	144.4528
May	150.7001	145.5022	148.0848
June	153.7402	148.2698	150.9928
July	151.2783	146.8696	149.5592
August	152.7768	149.2062	150.5903
September	158.7662	150.9520	154.8170
October	168.9599	156.5545	163.3539
November	173.9164	168.0899	170.9879
December	172.0376	162.0921	167.6270