YEARLY HIGH
37.9250 ISK
YEARLY LOW
32.3278 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.2759 ISK

2022 PEN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 37.9250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 32.3278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5972 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.1334 to the December average rate of 37.1986, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 37.9250 was up 5.57% compared to the 2021 peak of 35.9224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 189,625 ISK
2021 Average 163,914 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 161,639 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,986.15 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

37.6194
32.5688
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 34.2412, compared to 36.3106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.2412
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.3106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 2.5044 ISK (High: 36.9998 / Low: 34.4953). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9191 ISK (High: 36.6149 / Low: 35.6958).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.5044
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2514 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 37.1883) against the same month in 2021 (average: 32.5112), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6770 (+14.39%).

2022 Avg (November) 37.1883
2021 Avg (November) 32.5112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.7870 32.5267 33.1334
February 33.9430 32.3278 32.9897
March 35.9396 33.7454 34.8475
April 35.4837 34.0586 34.5961
May 35.6381 33.9251 34.8909
June 35.6210 34.2855 34.9898
July 35.4571 34.5241 35.0170
August 36.9998 34.4953 35.8052
September 36.9219 35.8303 36.4488
October 36.6149 35.6958 36.2058
November 37.9250 36.4508 37.1883
December 37.7965 36.5964 37.1986