YEARLY HIGH
4.6159 XOF
YEARLY LOW
4.1753 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3979 XOF

2023 ISK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ISK to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 4.6159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 4.1753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4406 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2555 to the December average rate of 4.3566, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.6159 was down 4.11% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.8135, 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 23,080 XOF
2022 Average 23,065 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 20,877 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,202.94 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.5914
4.2250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to XOF 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 4.3387, compared to 4.4571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.1792 XOF (High: 4.4415 / Low: 4.2622). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0503 XOF (High: 4.3713 / Low: 4.3209).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1792
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0503

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1450 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 4.5608) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.6766), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1158 (-2.48%).

2023 Avg (August) 4.5608
2022 Avg (August) 4.6766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3266 4.1753 4.2555
February 4.3412 4.2398 4.2843
March 4.4294 4.3291 4.3759
April 4.4042 4.3275 4.3734
May 4.3936 4.2960 4.3549
June 4.4354 4.3454 4.3884
July 4.5458 4.3933 4.4710
August 4.6159 4.5145 4.5608
September 4.6091 4.4994 4.5397
October 4.5294 4.4470 4.4796
November 4.4415 4.2622 4.3346
December 4.3713 4.3209 4.3566