YEARLY HIGH
160.8337 SLL
YEARLY LOW
121.9369 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
138.5310 SLL

2023 ISK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ISK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 160.8337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 121.9369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.8968 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.6240 to the December average rate of 152.1338, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 160.8337 was up 28.16% compared to the 2022 peak of 125.4973, 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 804,169 SLL
2022 Average 505,240 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 609,685 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,484.04 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

162.6215
119.9218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SLL 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 126.4268, compared to 150.6352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.2084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 126.4268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.6352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 31.0505 SLL (High: 159.8041 / Low: 128.7536). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5972 SLL (High: 160.8337 / Low: 158.2365).

July Spread (Volatile) ±31.0505
August Spread (Stable) ±2.5972

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 4.0848 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0848

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 159.0631) against the same month in 2022 (average: 99.1850), the exchange rate shifted by +59.8781 (+60.37%).

2023 Avg (August) 159.0631
2022 Avg (August) 99.1850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 125.3459 122.0296 123.6240
February 126.7308 121.9369 123.4801
March 130.0618 123.9127 126.2741
April 130.9294 128.1465 129.4223
May 130.2536 125.3993 127.5976
June 131.2895 125.2215 128.1626
July 159.8041 128.7536 136.3981
August 160.8337 158.2365 159.0631
September 158.9608 152.0410 154.9783
October 152.9950 149.8035 151.3026
November 153.1179 145.8139 149.9352
December 154.5739 149.8035 152.1338