YEARLY HIGH
181.5634 STD
YEARLY LOW
153.5625 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
164.1198 STD

2022 ISK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ISK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 181.5634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 153.5625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.0010 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 163.9720 to the December average rate of 160.3883, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 181.5634 was up 4.92% compared to the 2021 peak of 173.0526, 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 907,817 STD
2021 Average 816,297 STD
Yearly Trough Low 767,812 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140,004.81 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

174.8227
157.0110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to STD 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 168.0163, compared to 160.2233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.7929 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.0163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 160.2233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 17.8440 STD (High: 181.5634 / Low: 163.7195). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9046 STD (High: 161.7576 / Low: 158.8529).

May Spread (Volatile) ±17.8440
December Spread (Stable) ±2.9046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 10.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 170.1474) against the same month in 2021 (average: 168.2262), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9212 (+1.14%).

2022 Avg (May) 170.1474
2021 Avg (May) 168.2262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 165.7393 161.8020 163.9720
February 170.2408 165.7009 169.0867
March 168.5392 159.1174 164.2764
April 169.2569 165.2835 167.2765
May 181.5634 163.7195 170.1474
June 180.3027 164.5986 173.3384
July 174.0093 158.4294 163.3353
August 164.9631 157.9689 161.1929
September 161.7809 156.2628 158.8074
October 161.2945 156.6393 159.1208
November 162.1483 153.5625 158.4953
December 161.7576 158.8529 160.3883