YEARLY HIGH
80.4778 ISK
YEARLY LOW
72.3828 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.5823 ISK

2023 AWG to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AWG to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 80.4778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 72.3828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0950 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.3379 to the December average rate of 76.5358, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 80.4778 was down 2.54% compared to the 2022 peak of 82.5722, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 402,389 ISK
2022 Average 375,817 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 361,914 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,474.88 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

80.0721
72.5659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 77.6087, compared to 75.5559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0529 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.6087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.5559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 3.8658 ISK (High: 79.9491 / Low: 76.0833). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1889 ISK (High: 73.6222 / Low: 72.4333).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.8658
August Spread (Stable) ±1.1889

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.8848 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8848

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 79.4465) against the same month in 2022 (average: 69.4692), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9773 (+14.36%).

2023 Avg (February) 79.4465
2022 Avg (February) 69.4692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 80.3107 78.2944 79.3379
February 80.4778 77.4389 79.4465
March 79.2000 75.3509 77.6930
April 76.5833 74.9556 75.7747
May 78.1526 75.2399 76.8683
June 78.2635 74.6463 76.5318
July 76.1165 72.3828 73.6471
August 73.6222 72.4333 73.1914
September 76.6222 73.2867 75.1575
October 77.7667 76.1444 76.9573
November 79.9491 76.0833 77.8461
December 77.7444 75.2621 76.5358