YEARLY HIGH
175.4419 ISK
YEARLY LOW
162.3687 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
169.6070 ISK

2019 XDR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 175.4419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 162.3687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.0733 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 167.1927 to the December average rate of 168.2827, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 175.4419 was up 0.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 173.9164, 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 877,210 ISK
2018 Average 766,558 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 811,843 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,366.33 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

173.9894
166.5748
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 168.8827, compared to 170.3312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.8827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 170.3312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 8.7379 ISK (High: 174.7637 / Low: 166.0258). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2222 ISK (High: 172.0733 / Low: 168.8511).

July Spread (Volatile) ±8.7379
October Spread (Stable) ±3.2222

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.3419 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 173.3715) against the same month in 2018 (average: 150.9928), the exchange rate shifted by +22.3787 (+14.82%).

2019 Avg (June) 173.3715
2018 Avg (June) 150.9928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 169.9033 162.3687 167.1927
February 168.7232 165.4017 167.2192
March 171.0111 162.6952 167.2399
April 171.0891 165.5594 167.7312
May 172.4011 168.6670 170.5420
June 175.4419 171.4078 173.3715
July 174.7637 166.0258 172.1967
August 172.4247 166.6833 169.8548
September 173.0999 167.9393 170.8939
October 172.0733 168.8511 170.9013
November 171.7168 166.6248 169.8581
December 170.5476 166.4782 168.2827