YEARLY HIGH
324.0528 IRR
YEARLY LOW
287.4681 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
306.3656 IRR

2023 ISK to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ISK to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 324.0528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 287.4681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.5847 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 293.4752 to the December average rate of 306.3767, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 324.0528 was down 4.82% compared to the 2022 peak of 340.4607, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,620,264 IRR
2022 Average 1,565,751 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 1,437,340 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182,923.51 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

323.4317
290.7519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to IRR 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 301.9371, compared to 310.7941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.8570 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 301.9371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 310.7941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 15.8164 IRR (High: 323.9250 / Low: 308.1086). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0443 IRR (High: 324.0528 / Low: 319.0085).

July Spread (Volatile) ±15.8164
August Spread (Stable) ±5.0443

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 8.4356 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 320.7084) against the same month in 2022 (average: 305.3747), the exchange rate shifted by +15.3337 (+5.02%).

2023 Avg (August) 320.7084
2022 Avg (August) 305.3747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 299.4394 289.4446 293.4752
February 302.7836 287.4681 295.1136
March 311.0735 296.3664 301.3880
April 313.1485 306.6739 309.6048
May 311.7166 299.9219 305.3357
June 314.0097 299.8511 306.7051
July 323.9250 308.1086 318.4221
August 324.0528 319.0085 320.7084
September 320.2792 306.2464 312.2728
October 308.2592 301.8288 304.8491
November 308.5980 293.9643 302.1356
December 309.9560 301.9181 306.3767