2013 ISK to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.5317 BIF

YEARLY LOW

11.6264 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.7025 BIF

2013 ISK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ISK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 13.5317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 11.6264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9053 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7984 to the December average rate of 13.1882, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.5317 was up 10.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.2161, 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 67,659 BIF

2012 Average 56,129 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 58,132 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,526.61 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.3483

11.6575

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to BIF 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 12.5870, compared to 12.8179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5870

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.9272 BIF (High: 13.5317 / Low: 12.6045). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2314 BIF (High: 12.8792 / Low: 12.6479).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9272

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2314

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2592 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 13.0212) against the same month in 2012 (average: 10.9645), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0567 (+18.76%).

2013 Avg (May) 13.0212

2012 Avg (May) 10.9645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.2853	11.6264	11.7984
February	12.4640	12.1324	12.2764
March	12.6970	11.9351	12.4567
April	13.4388	12.6429	13.2074
May	13.5317	12.6045	13.0212
June	13.0538	12.5418	12.7620
July	12.8859	12.2615	12.6089
August	13.0235	12.7272	12.8527
September	12.8792	12.6479	12.7405
October	12.9171	12.5640	12.7745
November	12.9010	12.6025	12.7428
December	13.4301	12.8881	13.1882