YEARLY HIGH
4.3707 SOS
YEARLY LOW
3.9096 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1312 SOS

2023 ISK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ISK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 4.3707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 3.9096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4612 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9799 to the December average rate of 4.1480, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.3707 was down 6.82% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.6908, 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 21,854 SOS
2022 Average 21,325 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 19,548 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,305.80 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.3519
3.9408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SOS 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 4.0683, compared to 4.1941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.2149 SOS (High: 4.3658 / Low: 4.1509). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0743 SOS (High: 4.1526 / Low: 4.0783).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2149
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0743

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 0.1042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 4.3177) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.1193), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1984 (+4.82%).

2023 Avg (August) 4.3177
2022 Avg (August) 4.1193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0332 3.9311 3.9799
February 4.0782 3.9096 3.9750
March 4.1891 3.9881 4.0602
April 4.2134 4.1126 4.1620
May 4.1940 4.0348 4.1069
June 4.2278 4.0348 4.1260
July 4.3658 4.1509 4.2871
August 4.3707 4.2895 4.3177
September 4.3173 4.1406 4.2135
October 4.1526 4.0783 4.1191
November 4.1731 3.9746 4.0794
December 4.2110 4.0835 4.1480