YEARLY HIGH
9.4378 ISK
YEARLY LOW
8.4664 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9722 ISK

2023 MVR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MVR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 9.4378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 8.4664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9714 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2886 to the December average rate of 8.9672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 9.4378 was down 2.09% compared to the 2022 peak of 9.6388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,189 ISK
2022 Average 43,866 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 42,332 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,856.93 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

9.3928
8.5018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 9.1006, compared to 8.8438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.5083 ISK (High: 9.4302 / Low: 8.9218). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1499 ISK (High: 8.6163 / Low: 8.4664).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5083
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1499

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 0.3546 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3546

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 9.3186) against the same month in 2022 (average: 8.0955), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2231 (+15.11%).

2023 Avg (February) 9.3186
2022 Avg (February) 8.0955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3939 9.1751 9.2886
February 9.4378 9.0749 9.3186
March 9.2813 8.8195 9.1006
April 8.9805 8.7839 8.8877
May 9.1772 8.8352 9.0233
June 9.1902 8.7683 8.9850
July 8.9149 8.4721 8.6304
August 8.6163 8.4664 8.5761
September 8.9474 8.5662 8.7778
October 9.1192 8.9000 9.0070
November 9.4302 8.9218 9.1044
December 9.1074 8.8091 8.9672