2023 ISK to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 ISK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the ISK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 1.4266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 1.0618.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3648 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0874 to the December average rate of 1.3656, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.4266 was up 15.24% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.2379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ISK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
ISK to LRD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.1649, compared to 1.3721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2071 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.1215 LRD (High: 1.3230 / Low: 1.2015). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0230 LRD (High: 1.4266 / Low: 1.4036).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0360 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 1.4132) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.1082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3051 (+27.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.1123 | 1.0673 | 1.0874 |
| February | 1.1256 | 1.0618 | 1.0937 |
| March | 1.1946 | 1.1023 | 1.1400 |
| April | 1.2165 | 1.1774 | 1.1951 |
| May | 1.2203 | 1.1882 | 1.2061 |
| June | 1.3230 | 1.2015 | 1.2673 |
| July | 1.4205 | 1.3163 | 1.3850 |
| August | 1.4266 | 1.4036 | 1.4132 |
| September | 1.4100 | 1.3533 | 1.3772 |
| October | 1.3611 | 1.3341 | 1.3484 |
| November | 1.3731 | 1.3055 | 1.3429 |
| December | 1.3893 | 1.3441 | 1.3656 |