YEARLY HIGH
19.2708 SYP
YEARLY LOW
17.3433 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.2317 SYP

2023 ISK to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ISK to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 19.2708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 17.3433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9275 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.5833 to the December average rate of 18.2284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 19.2708 was down 4.76% compared to the 2022 peak of 20.2336, 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 96,354 SYP
2022 Average 93,065 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 86,717 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,637.41 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

19.2083
17.4132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SYP 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 17.9819, compared to 18.4815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4995 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9819
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.4815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.9446 SYP (High: 19.2575 / Low: 18.3129). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3112 SYP (High: 19.2708 / Low: 18.9596).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.9446
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3112

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 0.4894 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4894

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 19.0587) against the same month in 2022 (average: 18.1255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9332 (+5.15%).

2023 Avg (August) 19.0587
2022 Avg (August) 18.1255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.8282 17.3565 17.5833
February 18.0252 17.3433 17.5628
March 18.4990 17.6244 17.9602
April 18.6224 18.2266 18.4080
May 18.5262 17.8358 18.1485
June 18.6736 17.8105 18.2288
July 19.2575 18.3129 18.9388
August 19.2708 18.9596 19.0587
September 19.0464 18.2173 18.5692
October 18.3316 17.9492 18.1288
November 18.3463 17.4712 17.9650
December 18.5208 17.9492 18.2284