YEARLY HIGH
16.5873 ISK
YEARLY LOW
14.6682 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.5405 ISK

2013 GTQ to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 16.5873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 14.6682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9191 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.3032 to the December average rate of 14.9091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 16.5873 was down 1.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 16.7549, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82,936 ISK
2012 Average 79,836 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 73,341 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,595.69 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

16.4426
14.7697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 15.8269, compared to 15.2540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.8269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.2540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.0471 ISK (High: 15.9630 / Low: 14.9160). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2432 ISK (High: 16.4223 / Low: 16.1791).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0471
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2432

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 0.7398 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 16.2924) against the same month in 2012 (average: 15.8588), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4336 (+2.73%).

2013 Avg (February) 16.2924
2012 Avg (February) 15.8588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.4223 16.1791 16.3032
February 16.5873 16.1086 16.2924
March 16.2671 15.8133 16.0079
April 15.9966 14.9959 15.2681
May 15.9630 14.9160 15.4986
June 15.8237 15.3433 15.5913
July 16.2200 15.2378 15.6790
August 15.2900 15.0439 15.1738
September 15.3656 15.0380 15.2181
October 15.3103 15.0309 15.1654
November 15.6163 15.1827 15.3786
December 15.2074 14.6682 14.9091