YEARLY HIGH
64.8213 ISK
YEARLY LOW
57.5635 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.0593 ISK

2013 BBD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 64.8213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 57.5635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2578 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.2673 to the December average rate of 58.6471, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 64.8213 was down 0.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 65.3501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 324,106 ISK
2012 Average 312,731 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 287,818 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,288.75 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

64.8293
58.0851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 61.8987, compared to 60.2199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.8987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.2199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 4.0925 ISK (High: 62.1450 / Low: 58.0525). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9200 ISK (High: 60.7580 / Low: 59.8380).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.0925
September Spread (Stable) ±0.9200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.0078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 63.8287) against the same month in 2012 (average: 61.6573), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1714 (+3.52%).

2013 Avg (February) 63.8287
2012 Avg (February) 61.6573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.7356 63.5887 64.2673
February 64.8213 63.0800 63.8287
March 63.3600 61.9700 62.5151
April 62.0862 58.4369 59.5073
May 62.1450 58.0525 60.3542
June 61.9350 60.0144 60.9198
July 63.3300 59.6631 61.3068
August 60.2930 59.1080 59.7978
September 60.7580 59.8380 60.4235
October 61.0350 59.9460 60.3818
November 61.3980 59.9080 60.7626
December 60.0545 57.5635 58.6471