YEARLY HIGH
80.2266 ISK
YEARLY LOW
72.6643 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.2674 ISK

2023 BGN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BGN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 80.2266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 31, dropping to 72.6643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5623 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.7877 to the December average rate of 76.9589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 80.2266 was up 2.95% compared to the 2022 peak of 77.9310, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 401,133 ISK
2022 Average 363,754 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 363,322 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,811.54 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

79.3135
73.0044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 77.2668, compared to 75.2680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9989 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.2668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.2680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 3.2293 ISK (High: 78.6836 / Low: 75.4542). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7086 ISK (High: 77.4205 / Low: 76.7119).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.2293
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7086

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6379 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 78.7877) against the same month in 2022 (average: 74.6538), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1339 (+5.54%).

2023 Avg (January) 78.7877
2022 Avg (January) 74.6538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 80.2266 77.5079 78.7877
February 79.1487 77.3337 78.2575
March 77.4175 75.6580 76.6197
April 77.0382 76.2669 76.5869
May 77.5588 76.3425 76.9260
June 77.3225 75.5808 76.4231
July 76.3427 73.8033 75.0169
August 74.2687 72.6643 73.5302
September 74.5840 72.6675 73.8675
October 75.4173 74.0984 74.8684
November 78.6836 75.4542 77.3660
December 77.4205 76.7119 76.9589