YEARLY HIGH
21.2566 ISK
YEARLY LOW
17.8980 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.5178 ISK

2023 CNY to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CNY to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 21.2566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 17.8980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3585 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.0413 to the December average rate of 19.3653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 21.2566 was down 0.02% compared to the 2022 peak of 21.2600, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 531,414 ISK
2022 Average 502,572 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 447,451 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,963.02 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

21.3244
17.9273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 20.1918, compared to 18.8438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.1918
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 1.1708 ISK (High: 19.9116 / Low: 18.7409). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3648 ISK (High: 19.9854 / Low: 19.6207).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1708
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3648

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 0.8079 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 21.0413) against the same month in 2022 (average: 20.2955), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7458 (+3.67%).

2023 Avg (January) 21.0413
2022 Avg (January) 20.2955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.2566 20.5298 21.0413
February 21.1273 20.6695 20.9057
March 20.6767 19.7645 20.2990
April 20.0684 19.5182 19.8202
May 19.9854 19.6207 19.8127
June 19.9116 18.7409 19.2716
July 19.0173 18.0919 18.4637
August 18.4663 17.8980 18.2104
September 18.8904 18.1674 18.5561
October 19.4690 18.7715 19.0528
November 19.7624 19.0356 19.4145
December 19.6447 18.9963 19.3653