YEARLY HIGH
4.6134 SDG
YEARLY LOW
3.9185 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3279 SDG

2023 ISK to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ISK to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 4.6134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 3.9185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6950 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0370 to the December average rate of 4.3603, 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 4.6134 was up 9.96% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.1955, 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 23,067 SDG
2022 Average 18,389 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 19,592 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,474.82 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.6139
3.9846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SDG 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 4.2371, compared to 4.4187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1816 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.4663 SDG (High: 4.3848 / Low: 3.9185). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0779 SDG (High: 4.6134 / Low: 4.5355).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4663
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0779

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 0.1177 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 4.5614) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.0142), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5472 (+13.63%).

2023 Avg (August) 4.5614
2022 Avg (August) 4.0142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1333 3.9617 4.0370
February 4.1861 4.0418 4.0932
March 4.3734 4.0776 4.2153
April 4.4471 4.2040 4.3804
May 4.4204 4.2628 4.3346
June 4.4705 4.2603 4.3620
July 4.6081 4.3841 4.5307
August 4.6134 4.5355 4.5614
September 4.5597 4.3576 4.4438
October 4.3886 4.2863 4.3359
November 4.3848 3.9185 4.2800
December 4.4302 4.2935 4.3603