YEARLY HIGH
1.3639 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.2244 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2904 DJF

2023 ISK to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ISK to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 1.3639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 1.2244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1395 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2439 to the December average rate of 1.2921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.3639 was down 4.85% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.4335, 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 6,820 DJF
2022 Average 6,594 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 6,122 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 697.67 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.3601
1.2334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to DJF 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 1.2725, compared to 1.3083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.0669 DJF (High: 1.3630 / Low: 1.2961). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 DJF (High: 1.3639 / Low: 1.3411).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0669
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0339 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 1.3495) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.2860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0635 (+4.94%).

2023 Avg (August) 1.3495
2022 Avg (August) 1.2860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2628 1.2262 1.2439
February 1.2746 1.2244 1.2441
March 1.3093 1.2476 1.2699
April 1.3183 1.2880 1.3014
May 1.3107 1.2626 1.2847
June 1.3227 1.2617 1.2912
July 1.3630 1.2961 1.3392
August 1.3639 1.3411 1.3495
September 1.3480 1.2918 1.3156
October 1.2948 1.2706 1.2833
November 1.3014 1.2368 1.2701
December 1.3170 1.2721 1.2921