YEARLY HIGH
0.0081 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0067 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0074 USD

2022 ISK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ISK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.0081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.0067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0078 to the December average rate of 0.0070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0081 was down 3.48% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0083, 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 40 USD
2021 Average 39 USD
Yearly Trough Low 34 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.63 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0081
0.0068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to USD 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 0.0077, compared to 0.0071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0077
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0005 USD (High: 0.0079 / Low: 0.0074). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0071 / Low: 0.0070).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0080) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+2.57%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0080
2021 Avg (February) 0.0078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0078 0.0076 0.0078
February 0.0081 0.0078 0.0080
March 0.0079 0.0074 0.0077
April 0.0078 0.0076 0.0077
May 0.0079 0.0074 0.0076
June 0.0078 0.0075 0.0076
July 0.0075 0.0072 0.0073
August 0.0074 0.0071 0.0072
September 0.0072 0.0069 0.0071
October 0.0070 0.0069 0.0069
November 0.0071 0.0067 0.0069
December 0.0071 0.0070 0.0070