YEARLY HIGH
1.1265 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.0224 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0755 ISK

2022 NPR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NPR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 1.1265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 1.0224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1041 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0833 to the December average rate of 1.0787, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.1265 was up 0.74% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,633 ISK
2021 Average 5,373 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 5,112 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 520.46 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.1117
1.0369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.0608, compared to 1.0903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0639 ISK (High: 1.0863 / Low: 1.0224). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 ISK (High: 1.0886 / Low: 1.0697).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0639
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.0402 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 1.1030) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+0.54%).

2022 Avg (November) 1.1030
2021 Avg (November) 1.0970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0988 1.0684 1.0833
February 1.0649 1.0291 1.0432
March 1.0939 1.0472 1.0688
April 1.0733 1.0470 1.0602
May 1.0863 1.0224 1.0599
June 1.0640 1.0277 1.0492
July 1.0883 1.0574 1.0727
August 1.1135 1.0653 1.0889
September 1.1208 1.0880 1.1055
October 1.1069 1.0821 1.0929
November 1.1265 1.0753 1.1030
December 1.0886 1.0697 1.0787