YEARLY HIGH
0.0174 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0154 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0164 BBD

2013 ISK to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ISK to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0156 to the December average rate of 0.0171, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0174 was up 3.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0169, 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 87 BBD
2012 Average 80 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 77 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.73 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0172
0.0154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to BBD 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 0.0162, compared to 0.0166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0011 BBD (High: 0.0172 / Low: 0.0161). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BBD (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0165).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0171) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+8.03%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0171
2012 Avg (December) 0.0158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0157 0.0154 0.0156
February 0.0159 0.0154 0.0157
March 0.0161 0.0158 0.0160
April 0.0171 0.0161 0.0168
May 0.0172 0.0161 0.0166
June 0.0167 0.0161 0.0164
July 0.0168 0.0158 0.0163
August 0.0169 0.0166 0.0167
September 0.0167 0.0165 0.0166
October 0.0167 0.0164 0.0166
November 0.0167 0.0163 0.0165
December 0.0174 0.0167 0.0171