YEARLY HIGH
85.2176 ISK
YEARLY LOW
76.6941 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
81.1177 ISK

2023 AZN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AZN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 85.2176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 76.6941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5235 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.0570 to the December average rate of 81.0886, 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 85.2176 was down 2.53% compared to the 2022 peak of 87.4294, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 426,088 ISK
2022 Average 397,938 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 383,471 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,617.65 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

84.8227
76.8876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 82.2217, compared to 80.0137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.2217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.0137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 4.0353 ISK (High: 84.5941 / Low: 80.5588). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2588 ISK (High: 77.9529 / Low: 76.6941).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.0353
August Spread (Stable) ±1.2588

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 3.0360 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 84.1615) against the same month in 2022 (average: 73.5673), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5942 (+14.40%).

2023 Avg (February) 84.1615
2022 Avg (February) 73.5673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.1529 82.9000 84.0570
February 85.2176 81.9941 84.1615
March 83.8588 79.8941 82.2872
April 81.0882 79.3647 80.2910
May 82.8647 79.7765 81.4480
June 82.9824 79.1471 81.0853
July 80.7059 76.7471 78.0493
August 77.9529 76.6941 77.5489
September 81.1294 77.5977 79.6038
October 82.3412 80.6235 81.5280
November 84.5941 80.5588 82.2636
December 82.3412 79.8000 81.0886