Icelandic Krona

The monetary unit in Iceland is króna (plural: krónur).  The international abbreviation is ISK and the domestic abbreviation is kr.  Million units are expressed as m.kr. and billion units as b.kr (ma.kr in Icelandic).
 
The Central bank pursues an inflation target of 2.5% with monetary policy decisions on preannounced dates. The Central bank can intervene directly in the FX market, affecting the exchange rate in order to bring inflation to target. 
 
The ISK Interbank Market (REIBOR) has operated in its current form since 1998. Market participants quote borrowing and lending rates for standard maturities up-to 12 months.
 
The FX Swap Market was established in 2001. Swaps are made in ISK and USD/EUR and market participants are required to quote firm bid and ask prices for maturities of 1W, 2W, 1M, 2M, 3M, 6M, 9M and 12M.
Real time rates for Interest Rate Swaps and REIBOR can be found on the Market Overview Page.
 
Restrictions on FX market: 
 
Following the financial crises late in 2008 the Central Bank of Iceland issued new Rules on Foreign Exchange.

Related FAQ


When is the currency market in Iceland open?
The currency market in Iceland is open from 9:15 to 16:00 GMT on business days.


What is the settlement standard in the Icelandic currency market?
In Iceland the standard is two days, T+2, for currency transactions.


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Non-IndexedPriceYield
RIKV 13 0618 99.426.51%
RIKV 13 071598.986.32%
RIKV 13 081598.456.30%
RIKV 13 0916 97.906.33%
RIKV 13 101597.406.36%
RIKV 13 1115 97.006.12%
RIKB 14 0314 100.623.95%
RIKB 15 0408100.854.02%
RIKB 16 1013105.084.36%
RIKB 19 0226117.165.23%
RIKB 22 1026107.216.21%
RIKB 25 0612114.306.27%
RIKB 31 012499.006.59%
IndexedPriceYield
RIKS 21 0414111.352.22%
HFF150224107.452.37%
HFF150434111.802.58%
HFF150644114.002.76%
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CPI Change

Current Value410.70
12 Months Change*3.95%
3 Months Change*8.73%
Last Month Change0.20%
Daily CPI411.14

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Exchange rate

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ISK10001000
EUR158.2158.6
USD123.38123.69
GBP187.2187.67
JPY1.201.20
NOK21.0521.10
SEK18.4218.46
DKK21.2321.28
CHF126.82127.14
TWI215.47215.61