YEARLY HIGH
3.9672 ISK
YEARLY LOW
3.5280 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7483 ISK

2023 UAH to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the UAH to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 3.9672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 3.5280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4391 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8874 to the December average rate of 3.7071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.9672 was down 17.27% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.7951, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,836 ISK
2022 Average 20,907 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 17,640 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,195.75 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.9190
3.5394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 3.7942, compared to 3.7024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was December, with a trading range of 0.2602 ISK (High: 3.8059 / Low: 3.5457). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0654 ISK (High: 3.5934 / Low: 3.5280).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2602
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0654

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1651 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 3.8722) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.9095), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0374 (-0.96%).

2023 Avg (November) 3.8722
2022 Avg (November) 3.9095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9366 3.8372 3.8874
February 3.9468 3.7744 3.8873
March 3.8594 3.6785 3.7975
April 3.7590 3.6597 3.7074
May 3.8156 3.6728 3.7526
June 3.8209 3.6436 3.7330
July 3.7150 3.5314 3.6017
August 3.5934 3.5280 3.5711
September 3.7314 3.5716 3.6655
October 3.8476 3.7238 3.7970
November 3.9672 3.7679 3.8722
December 3.8059 3.5457 3.7071