YEARLY HIGH
34.6798 MGA
YEARLY LOW
29.6069 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.2974 MGA

2023 ISK to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ISK to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 34.6798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 29.6069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0729 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.7813 to the December average rate of 33.2463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 34.6798 was up 7.84% compared to the 2022 peak of 32.1598, 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 173,399 MGA
2022 Average 152,758 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 148,034 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,364.75 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

34.5574
29.6341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to MGA 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 31.3296, compared to 33.2653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.3296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.2653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 2.3416 MGA (High: 33.6132 / Low: 31.2716). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6285 MGA (High: 33.0331 / Low: 32.4045).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.3416
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6285

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.8185 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 34.1471) against the same month in 2022 (average: 30.1231), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0239 (+13.36%).

2023 Avg (August) 34.1471
2022 Avg (August) 30.1231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.8313 29.6077 30.7813
February 30.7594 29.6069 30.0444
March 31.8058 30.1215 30.8099
April 32.6783 31.4241 32.0736
May 32.4814 31.2400 31.7926
June 33.6132 31.2716 32.4758
July 34.5939 33.1488 33.9209
August 34.6798 33.7356 34.1471
September 34.2198 32.8181 33.3286
October 33.0331 32.4045 32.6707
November 33.0905 31.4693 32.2780
December 33.9464 32.4137 33.2463