YEARLY HIGH
3.0761 ISK
YEARLY LOW
2.6346 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8719 ISK

2013 HTG to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HTG to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 3.0761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.6346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4415 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0511 to the December average rate of 2.8976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.0761 was down 1.35% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.1183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,381 ISK
2012 Average 15,005 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 13,173 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,207.38 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.0808
2.7252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 2.9152, compared to 2.8285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.4384 ISK (High: 3.0730 / Low: 2.6346). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0711 ISK (High: 2.8336 / Low: 2.7625).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4384
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0711

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1394 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3.0511) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.0559), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-0.15%).

2013 Avg (January) 3.0511
2012 Avg (January) 3.0559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0761 3.0002 3.0511
February 3.0522 2.9586 3.0002
March 2.9865 2.8996 2.9404
April 2.9231 2.7530 2.8009
May 2.9206 2.7255 2.8392
June 2.9210 2.7867 2.8596
July 2.9184 2.7454 2.8301
August 2.7838 2.7061 2.7548
September 2.8318 2.7525 2.7920
October 2.8336 2.7625 2.8059
November 3.0747 2.7774 2.8908
December 3.0730 2.6346 2.8976