YEARLY HIGH
18.5485 ISK
YEARLY LOW
16.5885 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.6142 ISK

2023 GTQ to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GTQ to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 18.5485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 16.5885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9599 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2078 to the December average rate of 17.6004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 18.5485 was down 2.58% compared to the 2022 peak of 19.0405, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92,742 ISK
2022 Average 87,259 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 82,943 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,799.70 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

18.4165
16.6310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 17.8829, compared to 17.3455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.3455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.8584 ISK (High: 18.0221 / Low: 17.1638). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3035 ISK (High: 16.8920 / Low: 16.5885).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8584
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3035

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 0.6679 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6679

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 18.2677) against the same month in 2022 (average: 16.2488), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0190 (+12.43%).

2023 Avg (February) 18.2677
2022 Avg (February) 16.2488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.4372 17.9573 18.2078
February 18.5485 17.7582 18.2677
March 18.2503 17.4220 17.9582
April 17.7153 17.3059 17.5210
May 18.0546 17.3814 17.7450
June 18.0221 17.1638 17.5976
July 17.4879 16.6360 16.9298
August 16.8920 16.5885 16.7798
September 17.5284 16.7613 17.2015
October 17.8084 17.4965 17.6797
November 18.3518 17.4984 17.8818
December 17.8772 17.2534 17.6004