YEARLY HIGH
176.9955 ISK
YEARLY LOW
155.2126 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
166.9007 ISK

2022 FKP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the FKP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 176.9955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 155.2126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.7829 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.8404 to the December average rate of 173.2284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 176.9955 was down 1.74% compared to the 2021 peak of 180.1329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 884,977 ISK
2021 Average 873,209 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 776,063 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,914.30 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

176.2719
159.0938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 167.8988, compared to 165.9027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 167.8988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 165.9027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 10.4074 ISK (High: 165.6200 / Low: 155.2126). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1604 ISK (High: 166.8747 / Low: 163.7143).

September Spread (Volatile) ±10.4074
August Spread (Stable) ±3.1604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.5944 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 174.8404) against the same month in 2021 (average: 175.3786), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5381 (-0.31%).

2022 Avg (January) 174.8404
2021 Avg (January) 175.3786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 176.9955 171.7054 174.8404
February 172.2949 167.3715 169.2460
March 176.2194 167.1468 171.5581
April 169.6363 163.5400 167.2965
May 164.3900 160.0830 163.0381
June 163.4487 158.4701 161.4133
July 165.5281 161.3771 163.8282
August 166.8747 163.7143 165.8277
September 165.6200 155.2126 160.5253
October 167.0021 159.0608 162.5834
November 173.3550 165.8162 169.4232
December 175.5266 171.2472 173.2284