YEARLY HIGH
16.7162 ISK
YEARLY LOW
14.8471 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.7436 ISK

2013 HKD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 16.7162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 14.8471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8692 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5790 to the December average rate of 15.1272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 16.7162 was down 0.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 16.8415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 417,906 ISK
2012 Average 403,158 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 371,177 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,729.01 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

16.7242
14.9820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 15.9557, compared to 15.5316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.5316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.0469 ISK (High: 16.0094 / Low: 14.9625). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2351 ISK (High: 15.6709 / Low: 15.4357).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0469
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2351

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 0.7837 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 16.4602) against the same month in 2012 (average: 15.9012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5590 (+3.52%).

2013 Avg (February) 16.4602
2012 Avg (February) 15.9012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7017 16.3960 16.5790
February 16.7162 16.2667 16.4602
March 16.3337 15.9708 16.1132
April 15.9949 15.0586 15.3295
May 16.0094 14.9625 15.5518
June 15.9659 15.4697 15.7004
July 16.3294 15.3856 15.8073
August 15.5488 15.2424 15.4208
September 15.6709 15.4357 15.5844
October 15.7416 15.4625 15.5746
November 15.8386 15.4547 15.6755
December 15.4923 14.8471 15.1272