YEARLY HIGH
1.1868 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.0498 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1180 JMD

2023 ISK to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ISK to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 1.1868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.0498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1370 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0699 to the December average rate of 1.1268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.1868 was down 6.21% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.2653, 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 5,934 JMD
2022 Average 5,685 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 5,249 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 684.97 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.1831
1.0596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to JMD 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 1.0971, compared to 1.1389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.0603 JMD (High: 1.1842 / Low: 1.1239). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0224 JMD (High: 1.1287 / Low: 1.1063).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0603
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0224

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 0.0307 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 1.1728) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.0952), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0777 (+7.09%).

2023 Avg (August) 1.1728
2022 Avg (August) 1.0952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0900 1.0498 1.0699
February 1.0995 1.0642 1.0782
March 1.1128 1.0749 1.0858
April 1.1331 1.0928 1.1147
May 1.1316 1.0941 1.1131
June 1.1452 1.0972 1.1208
July 1.1842 1.1239 1.1627
August 1.1868 1.1620 1.1728
September 1.1696 1.1222 1.1421
October 1.1287 1.1063 1.1180
November 1.1344 1.0836 1.1107
December 1.1446 1.1110 1.1268