YEARLY HIGH
78.4156 ISK
YEARLY LOW
65.8670 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.3802 ISK

2013 GEL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 78.4156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 65.8670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.5485 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.5323 to the December average rate of 67.7033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 78.4156 was down 2.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 80.2673, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 392,078 ISK
2012 Average 374,817 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 329,335 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,742.71 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

78.5152
66.7204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 74.8529, compared to 71.9075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.8529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.9075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 5.5611 ISK (High: 75.9672 / Low: 70.4061). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2192 ISK (High: 73.2424 / Low: 72.0231).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.5611
September Spread (Stable) ±1.2192

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.6830 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 77.0972) against the same month in 2012 (average: 74.3903), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7069 (+3.64%).

2013 Avg (February) 77.0972
2012 Avg (February) 74.3903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 78.0688 76.7841 77.5323
February 78.4156 76.2803 77.0972
March 76.3914 74.7527 75.3800
April 74.9698 70.7334 71.9705
May 75.9672 70.4061 73.5546
June 74.9875 72.2905 73.5830
July 76.4601 72.1233 74.0796
August 72.5941 71.2457 71.9980
September 73.2424 72.0231 72.7517
October 73.3895 71.8770 72.5259
November 73.1960 70.7352 72.3863
December 70.9026 65.8670 67.7033