YEARLY HIGH
157.1023 ISK
YEARLY LOW
142.1070 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
149.2236 ISK

2023 EUR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the EUR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 157.1023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 31, dropping to 142.1070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.9953 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.1536 to the December average rate of 150.5657, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 157.1023 was up 2.66% compared to the 2022 peak of 153.0310, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 785,512 ISK
2022 Average 711,522 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 710,535 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,976.71 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

155.1859
142.7984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 151.2128, compared to 147.2345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.2128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.2345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 6.2111 ISK (High: 153.9004 / Low: 147.6893). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7482 ISK (High: 151.8093 / Low: 150.0611).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.2111
December Spread (Stable) ±1.7482

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 3.2065 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 154.1536) against the same month in 2022 (average: 146.0305), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1232 (+5.56%).

2023 Avg (January) 154.1536
2022 Avg (January) 146.0305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 157.1023 151.6090 154.1536
February 154.7154 151.1015 153.1136
March 151.5242 148.0903 149.9071
April 151.5782 148.9401 149.9904
May 152.6889 149.2981 150.6313
June 150.9535 147.8929 149.4806
July 149.3078 144.2996 146.7234
August 145.2997 142.1070 143.8307
September 145.7864 142.3173 144.4987
October 147.5065 144.8217 146.4374
November 153.9004 147.6893 151.3512
December 151.8093 150.0611 150.5657