YEARLY HIGH
102.2532 ISK
YEARLY LOW
84.3058 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
91.6831 ISK

2023 AUD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AUD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 102.2532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 84.3058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.9473 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.4463 to the December average rate of 92.3985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 102.2532 was up 3.82% compared to the 2022 peak of 98.4884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 511,266 ISK
2022 Average 469,127 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 421,529 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,736.66 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

100.8486
84.0212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 94.5489, compared to 88.8173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 94.5489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.8173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 5.6758 ISK (High: 102.2532 / Low: 96.5774). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7056 ISK (High: 93.0453 / Low: 91.3397).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.6758
December Spread (Stable) ±1.7056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.0493 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 99.4463) against the same month in 2022 (average: 92.5196), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9268 (+7.49%).

2023 Avg (January) 99.4463
2022 Avg (January) 92.5196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 102.2532 96.5774 99.4463
February 100.0539 96.7509 98.5267
March 96.0084 91.2033 93.4774
April 92.8963 89.6012 91.2589
May 93.1875 90.0727 91.9480
June 94.1590 89.7787 92.6362
July 91.8320 87.4543 89.2856
August 86.7773 84.3058 85.4234
September 88.5713 85.1747 86.9098
October 89.0527 87.2946 87.9682
November 92.4771 89.5931 90.9183
December 93.0453 91.3397 92.3985