YEARLY HIGH
0.4958 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.3965 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4490 AFN

2013 ISK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ISK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 0.4958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.3965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0992 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3998 to the December average rate of 0.4864, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4958 was up 17.78% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,479 AFN
2012 Average 1,961 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 1,983 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 496.17 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4950
0.3911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to AFN 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 0.4289, compared to 0.4691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0402 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0296 AFN (High: 0.4586 / Low: 0.4290). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 AFN (High: 0.4027 / Low: 0.3965).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0296
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.4864) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4063), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0801 (+19.71%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.4864
2012 Avg (December) 0.4063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4027 0.3965 0.3998
February 0.4147 0.4015 0.4054
March 0.4305 0.4197 0.4245
April 0.4586 0.4290 0.4493
May 0.4634 0.4354 0.4450
June 0.4582 0.4407 0.4494
July 0.4693 0.4402 0.4569
August 0.4729 0.4642 0.4679
September 0.4683 0.4565 0.4644
October 0.4754 0.4623 0.4680
November 0.4853 0.4636 0.4710
December 0.4958 0.4702 0.4864