YEARLY HIGH
377.3683 ISK
YEARLY LOW
338.6282 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
358.2947 ISK

2023 OMR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the OMR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 377.3683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 338.6282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.7401 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 371.2024 to the December average rate of 358.0600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 377.3683 was down 2.24% compared to the 2022 peak of 386.0229, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,886,842 ISK
2022 Average 1,757,130 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,693,141 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193,700.43 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

374.7012
339.4535
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 363.2132, compared to 353.3762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.8370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 363.2132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 353.3762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 17.8687 ISK (High: 373.5839 / Low: 355.7152). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5751 ISK (High: 344.2033 / Low: 338.6282).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.8687
August Spread (Stable) ±5.5751

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 13.4355 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.4355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 371.7639) against the same month in 2022 (average: 324.8424), the exchange rate shifted by +46.9215 (+14.44%).

2023 Avg (February) 371.7639
2022 Avg (February) 324.8424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 376.0049 366.0500 371.2024
February 377.3683 362.0200 371.7639
March 370.2501 352.7636 363.7788
April 358.3796 350.4042 354.6408
May 365.8857 352.2314 359.7215
June 366.9188 349.6013 358.1721
July 356.3720 338.9738 344.7366
August 344.2033 338.6282 342.3908
September 358.2245 342.8040 351.5558
October 363.6118 355.3843 360.0306
November 373.5839 355.7152 363.4836
December 363.5939 352.3948 358.0600