2018 YER to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5005 ISK

YEARLY LOW

0.3761 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4322 ISK

2018 YER to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.5005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.3761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1245 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4104 to the December average rate of 0.4814, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5005 was up 7.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,503 ISK

2017 Average 2,131 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 1,880 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 622.32 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5006

0.3865

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.4082, compared to 0.4561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4082

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0392 ISK (High: 0.4861 / Low: 0.4469). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 ISK (High: 0.4088 / Low: 0.3986).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0392

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

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 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4911) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0750 (+18.03%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4911

2017 Avg (November) 0.4160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4198	0.4011	0.4104
February	0.4088	0.3986	0.4033
March	0.4028	0.3761	0.3960
April	0.4053	0.3928	0.3981
May	0.4254	0.4062	0.4150
June	0.4362	0.4179	0.4266
July	0.4293	0.4179	0.4253
August	0.4372	0.4248	0.4300
September	0.4531	0.4300	0.4412
October	0.4861	0.4469	0.4678
November	0.5005	0.4818	0.4911
December	0.4948	0.4642	0.4814