YEARLY HIGH
18.0731 ISK
YEARLY LOW
15.3263 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.6136 ISK

2022 SBD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 18.0731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 15.3263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7468 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9729 to the December average rate of 17.3014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 18.0731 was up 9.33% compared to the 2021 peak of 16.5314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,366 ISK
2021 Average 79,143 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 76,631 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,734.24 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

17.8374
15.2459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 16.0079, compared to 17.2193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.0079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.2193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.9711 ISK (High: 18.0731 / Low: 17.1021). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3432 ISK (High: 16.3409 / Low: 15.9977).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9711
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3432

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5111 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 17.5115) against the same month in 2021 (average: 16.2483), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2632 (+7.77%).

2022 Avg (November) 17.5115
2021 Avg (November) 16.2483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.1889 15.7465 15.9729
February 15.7135 15.3263 15.4618
March 16.6899 15.8078 16.1960
April 16.3409 15.9977 16.1321
May 16.5624 15.6149 16.1604
June 16.4053 15.7115 16.1244
July 17.0337 16.3628 16.7282
August 17.1940 16.4312 16.8375
September 17.8088 16.9158 17.3157
October 17.8208 17.3280 17.6214
November 18.0731 17.1021 17.5115
December 17.4497 17.0989 17.3014