YEARLY HIGH
6.5117 ISK
YEARLY LOW
5.6760 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0831 ISK

2013 HNL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HNL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 6.5117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.6760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8357 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4602 to the December average rate of 5.7448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.5117 was down 5.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.8580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,559 ISK
2012 Average 32,391 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 28,380 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,178.52 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.5317
5.6733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 6.2601, compared to 5.9062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.4787 ISK (High: 6.5089 / Low: 6.0302). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1057 ISK (High: 5.9854 / Low: 5.8797).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4787
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2283 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 6.4602) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.4928), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0326 (-0.50%).

2013 Avg (January) 6.4602
2012 Avg (January) 6.4928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5117 6.3883 6.4602
February 6.5115 6.3402 6.4045
March 6.4092 6.2541 6.3255
April 6.3348 6.0446 6.1232
May 6.5089 6.0302 6.2376
June 6.1014 5.9114 6.0093
July 6.2500 5.8520 6.0450
August 5.9209 5.7923 5.8662
September 5.9854 5.8797 5.9308
October 5.9690 5.8630 5.9084
November 6.0448 5.8396 5.9421
December 5.8498 5.6760 5.7448