YEARLY HIGH
205.9912 ISK
YEARLY LOW
174.2818 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
185.3755 ISK

2022 XDR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 205.9912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 174.2818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.7094 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 180.9708 to the December average rate of 188.9740, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 205.9912 was up 10.07% compared to the 2021 peak of 187.1480, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,029,956 ISK
2021 Average 904,536 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 871,409 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158,547.19 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

199.1025
173.3047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 179.3929, compared to 191.3581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.9651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 179.3929
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 191.3581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 23.4688 ISK (High: 204.2491 / Low: 180.7803). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0360 ISK (High: 180.4007 / Low: 177.3647).

September Spread (Volatile) ±23.4688
April Spread (Stable) ±3.0360

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.5163 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 194.1059) against the same month in 2021 (average: 183.5661), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5399 (+5.74%).

2022 Avg (November) 194.1059
2021 Avg (November) 183.5661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 183.4551 178.7784 180.9708
February 178.6015 174.2818 175.4545
March 186.6513 177.2798 181.6328
April 180.4007 177.3647 178.9604
May 184.3464 174.5116 179.7372
June 182.4808 175.0773 179.6019
July 188.8421 182.3197 185.5753
August 191.8618 184.1770 188.3591
September 204.2491 180.7803 194.1814
October 204.0524 181.8452 196.9527
November 205.9912 185.9927 194.1059
December 191.4767 186.0974 188.9740