YEARLY HIGH
8.5708 ISK
YEARLY LOW
6.6621 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4669 ISK

2023 NAD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NAD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 8.5708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 6.6621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9086 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3673 to the December average rate of 7.3783, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.5708 was down 3.97% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.9251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,854 ISK
2022 Average 41,537 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 33,311 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,543.12 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.5043
6.8599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 7.6927, compared to 7.2411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.6579 ISK (High: 7.7802 / Low: 7.1223). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3121 ISK (High: 7.8201 / Low: 7.5080).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6579
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3121

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3624 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 8.3673) against the same month in 2022 (average: 8.3215), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0458 (+0.55%).

2023 Avg (January) 8.3673
2022 Avg (January) 8.3215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5708 8.1888 8.3673
February 8.3584 7.7932 8.0049
March 7.8201 7.5080 7.6551
April 7.7750 7.3286 7.5103
May 7.4650 7.0583 7.2573
June 7.5105 7.0639 7.3615
July 7.5093 7.1128 7.2745
August 7.2330 6.6621 6.9969
September 7.3051 6.9736 7.1326
October 7.4013 6.8921 7.2006
November 7.7802 7.1223 7.4638
December 7.5470 7.1718 7.3783