YEARLY HIGH
0.0077 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0069 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0073 USD

2023 ISK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ISK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.0077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0070 to the December average rate of 0.0073, 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 0.0077 was down 4.78% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0081, 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 38 USD
2022 Average 37 USD
Yearly Trough Low 35 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.84 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0076
0.0069
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 0.0072, compared to 0.0074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.0004 USD (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0073). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0075).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 0.0076) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0072), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+5.15%).

2023 Avg (August) 0.0076
2022 Avg (August) 0.0072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

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