YEARLY HIGH
1.2688 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.7991 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0560 ISK

2022 ARS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ARS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.2688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4697 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2416 to the December average rate of 0.8261, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.2688 was down 16.30% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.5158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,344 ISK
2021 Average 6,694 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 3,996 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,348.27 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.2832
0.7846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 1.1550, compared to 0.9570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0926 ISK (High: 0.9415 / Low: 0.8489). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 ISK (High: 1.0380 / Low: 1.0110).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0926
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0659 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.2416) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.4966), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2550 (-17.04%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.2416
2021 Avg (January) 1.4966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2688 1.2145 1.2416
February 1.2119 1.1627 1.1757
March 1.2392 1.1474 1.1913
April 1.1565 1.1242 1.1410
May 1.1480 1.0561 1.1122
June 1.0875 1.0574 1.0682
July 1.0878 1.0338 1.0634
August 1.0380 1.0110 1.0246
September 1.0230 0.9666 0.9915
October 0.9793 0.9137 0.9467
November 0.9415 0.8489 0.8895
December 0.8439 0.7991 0.8261