2023 SBD to ISK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 SBD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the SBD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 17.5591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 15.5780.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9812 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2906 to the December average rate of 16.2990, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 17.5591 was down 2.84% compared to the 2022 peak of 18.0731, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16.8828, compared to 16.1735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7093 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.9640 ISK (High: 17.1229 / Low: 16.1589). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2557 ISK (High: 15.8336 / Low: 15.5780).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.6759 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 17.3767) against the same month in 2022 (average: 15.4618), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9149 (+12.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.5154 | 17.1071 | 17.2906 |
| February | 17.5591 | 16.9069 | 17.3767 |
| March | 17.2878 | 16.4977 | 17.0020 |
| April | 16.7451 | 16.2143 | 16.4606 |
| May | 16.9027 | 16.3264 | 16.6287 |
| June | 16.9129 | 16.1647 | 16.5384 |
| July | 16.3981 | 15.5972 | 15.8625 |
| August | 15.8336 | 15.5780 | 15.7531 |
| September | 16.4788 | 15.7615 | 16.1108 |
| October | 16.6693 | 16.1719 | 16.4349 |
| November | 17.1229 | 16.1589 | 16.5807 |
| December | 16.5570 | 16.0731 | 16.2990 |