YEARLY HIGH
2.5220 ISK
YEARLY LOW
2.0171 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2351 ISK

2013 AFN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 2.5220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 2.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5048 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5014 to the December average rate of 2.0564, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.5220 was down 7.08% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.7142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,610 ISK
2012 Average 12,766 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 10,086 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,524.09 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.5459
2.0119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 2.3375, compared to 2.1328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.1505 ISK (High: 2.3309 / Low: 2.1805). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0390 ISK (High: 2.5220 / Low: 2.4830).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1505
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0390

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1289 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.5014) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.6805), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1791 (-6.68%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.5014
2012 Avg (January) 2.6805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5220 2.4830 2.5014
February 2.4906 2.4113 2.4671
March 2.3828 2.3226 2.3557
April 2.3309 2.1805 2.2268
May 2.2967 2.1580 2.2484
June 2.2690 2.1823 2.2252
July 2.2716 2.1308 2.1900
August 2.1544 2.1145 2.1371
September 2.1905 2.1356 2.1533
October 2.1631 2.1036 2.1367
November 2.1569 2.0605 2.1233
December 2.1270 2.0171 2.0564