YEARLY HIGH
18.5601 ISK
YEARLY LOW
16.6040 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.5801 ISK

2013 BOB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 18.5601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 16.6040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9561 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4025 to the December average rate of 16.9692, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 18.5601 was down 1.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 18.8510, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92,801 ISK
2012 Average 90,081 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 83,020 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,780.34 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

18.5458
16.8259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 17.7282, compared to 17.4320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.7282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.1358 ISK (High: 17.7398 / Low: 16.6040). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2921 ISK (High: 17.6051 / Low: 17.3130).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1358
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2921

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 0.8504 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 18.2549) against the same month in 2012 (average: 17.8828), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3721 (+2.08%).

2013 Avg (February) 18.2549
2012 Avg (February) 17.8828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.5404 18.2177 18.4025
February 18.5601 18.0130 18.2549
March 18.2027 17.6940 17.8880
April 17.7810 16.7428 17.0377
May 17.7398 16.6040 17.2650
June 17.9221 17.2351 17.5212
July 18.3335 17.2738 17.7502
August 17.4851 17.0742 17.3121
September 17.6051 17.3130 17.4976
October 17.6641 17.3519 17.4741
November 17.7973 17.3362 17.5885
December 17.3718 16.6431 16.9692