YEARLY HIGH
0.2616 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.2132 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2351 ISK

2022 SOS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SOS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 0.2616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.2132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0484 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2217 to the December average rate of 0.2502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2616 was up 14.33% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2288, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,308 ISK
2021 Average 1,093 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,066 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 242.21 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2576
0.2112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.2226, compared to 0.2477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.0153 ISK (High: 0.2491 / Low: 0.2338). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 ISK (High: 0.2526 / Low: 0.2478).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.2537) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0290 (+12.90%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.2537
2021 Avg (November) 0.2247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2253 0.2194 0.2217
February 0.2192 0.2132 0.2151
March 0.2314 0.2191 0.2240
April 0.2269 0.2202 0.2230
May 0.2321 0.2185 0.2256
June 0.2310 0.2197 0.2258
July 0.2416 0.2308 0.2369
August 0.2491 0.2338 0.2428
September 0.2556 0.2437 0.2494
October 0.2563 0.2487 0.2533
November 0.2616 0.2475 0.2537
December 0.2526 0.2478 0.2502