YEARLY HIGH
93.3322 ISK
YEARLY LOW
77.6286 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.7259 ISK

2023 NZD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NZD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 93.3322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 77.6286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7035 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.5354 to the December average rate of 85.8554, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 93.3322 was up 1.59% compared to the 2022 peak of 91.8709, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 466,661 ISK
2022 Average 429,211 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 388,143 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,517.72 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

92.7945
77.6848
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 87.2531, compared to 82.1987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0544 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 87.2531
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.1987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 4.0923 ISK (High: 82.6051 / Low: 78.5128). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3019 ISK (High: 86.3702 / Low: 85.0683).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.0923
December Spread (Stable) ±1.3019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.6320 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 91.5354) against the same month in 2022 (average: 86.9398), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5955 (+5.29%).

2023 Avg (January) 91.5354
2022 Avg (January) 86.9398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 93.3322 89.8549 91.5354
February 91.1217 88.4784 89.8488
March 88.8113 84.9341 86.8444
April 86.6343 83.0550 84.7630
May 88.0424 84.1119 85.9473
June 85.5845 82.6294 84.5798
July 85.0297 80.9530 82.5759
August 80.5264 77.6286 78.9439
September 82.6051 78.5128 80.2264
October 83.3497 80.6648 81.7010
November 85.3614 82.0156 83.8895
December 86.3702 85.0683 85.8554