YEARLY HIGH
14.1068 ISK
YEARLY LOW
12.8271 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3206 ISK

2022 MAD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MAD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 14.1068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 12.8271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2797 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8847 to the December average rate of 13.5316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 14.1068 was down 3.35% compared to the 2021 peak of 14.5959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,534 ISK
2021 Average 70,622 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 64,135 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,398.68 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

13.9638
13.0149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 13.3286, compared to 13.3127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.6704 ISK (High: 13.4975 / Low: 12.8271). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2644 ISK (High: 13.3092 / Low: 13.0448).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6704
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2644

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5641 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5641

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 13.8847) against the same month in 2021 (average: 14.4346), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5498 (-3.81%).

2022 Avg (January) 13.8847
2021 Avg (January) 14.4346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.1068 13.5294 13.8847
February 13.5610 13.1753 13.3206
March 13.6670 13.1651 13.3886
April 13.3092 13.0448 13.1656
May 13.3024 12.8476 13.0940
June 13.2983 12.8731 13.1182
July 13.5818 13.0332 13.3327
August 13.4999 13.1423 13.3180
September 13.4975 12.8271 13.1934
October 13.2561 12.9857 13.1358
November 13.6242 13.1375 13.3645
December 13.6778 13.3264 13.5316