YEARLY HIGH
0.0602 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0539 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0569 BOB

2013 ISK to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ISK to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.0602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0543 to the December average rate of 0.0589, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0602 was up 2.53% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0587, 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 301 BOB
2012 Average 278 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 269 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.74 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0594
0.0539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to BOB 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 0.0565, compared to 0.0574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0039 BOB (High: 0.0602 / Low: 0.0564). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BOB (High: 0.0549 / Low: 0.0539).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0580) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0544), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+6.51%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0580
2012 Avg (May) 0.0544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0549 0.0539 0.0543
February 0.0555 0.0539 0.0548
March 0.0565 0.0549 0.0559
April 0.0597 0.0562 0.0587
May 0.0602 0.0564 0.0580
June 0.0580 0.0558 0.0571
July 0.0579 0.0545 0.0564
August 0.0586 0.0572 0.0578
September 0.0578 0.0568 0.0572
October 0.0576 0.0566 0.0572
November 0.0577 0.0562 0.0569
December 0.0601 0.0576 0.0589