YEARLY HIGH
1.7218 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.4773 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5703 ISK

2023 KGS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KGS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.7218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 1.4773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2445 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6698 to the December average rate of 1.5466, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.7218 was down 4.33% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.7998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,609 ISK
2022 Average 8,060 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 7,387 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,222.51 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.6871
1.4795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to ISK 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 1.6058, compared to 1.5348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0860 ISK (High: 1.7218 / Low: 1.6359). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 ISK (High: 1.5067 / Low: 1.4773).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0860
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0635 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0635

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.6698) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.5212), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1486 (+9.77%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.6698
2022 Avg (January) 1.5212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7218 1.6359 1.6698
February 1.6572 1.6180 1.6451
March 1.6308 1.5536 1.6005
April 1.5769 1.5417 1.5603
May 1.6096 1.5496 1.5829
June 1.6106 1.5412 1.5763
July 1.5693 1.4848 1.5128
August 1.5067 1.4773 1.4968
September 1.5547 1.4947 1.5283
October 1.5780 1.5414 1.5554
November 1.6101 1.5402 1.5688
December 1.5672 1.5232 1.5466