YEARLY HIGH
20.4503 CDF
YEARLY LOW
14.1095 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9643 CDF

2023 ISK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ISK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 20.4503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 14.1095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3408 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3377 to the December average rate of 19.7525, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 20.4503 was up 26.36% compared to the 2022 peak of 16.1847, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 102,252 CDF
2022 Average 74,787 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 70,548 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,704.04 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

20.2940
13.7962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to CDF 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 15.2852, compared to 18.6433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 2.1988 CDF (High: 19.6723 / Low: 17.4735). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4854 CDF (High: 14.5949 / Low: 14.1095).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.1988
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4854

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4269 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 19.7525) against the same month in 2022 (average: 14.3749), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3776 (+37.41%).

2023 Avg (December) 19.7525
2022 Avg (December) 14.3749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.5949 14.1095 14.3377
February 14.7333 14.1249 14.4169
March 15.2143 14.4764 14.7825
April 16.1494 14.8973 15.2491
May 16.7720 14.7356 15.7994
June 17.6855 16.5046 17.1257
July 19.3887 17.6790 18.6130
August 19.0428 18.4653 18.7834
September 18.8085 18.0515 18.3565
October 18.6575 17.6983 18.1695
November 19.6723 17.4735 18.1849
December 20.4503 19.1038 19.7525