YEARLY HIGH
4.3541 CRC
YEARLY LOW
3.8512 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1057 CRC

2013 ISK to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ISK to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.3541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 3.8512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5029 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8954 to the December average rate of 4.2498, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.3541 was up 3.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.2099, 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 21,770 CRC
2012 Average 20,106 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 19,256 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,514.28 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.2852
3.8599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to CRC 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 4.0454, compared to 4.1660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0454
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2793 CRC (High: 4.3104 / Low: 4.0311). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0817 CRC (High: 4.2207 / Low: 4.1391).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2793
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0817

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 0.0528 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 4.2498) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.9550), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2948 (+7.45%).

2013 Avg (December) 4.2498
2012 Avg (December) 3.9550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0037 3.8558 3.8954
February 3.9689 3.8512 3.9196
March 4.0407 3.9388 3.9981
April 4.2712 4.0232 4.2009
May 4.3104 4.0311 4.1482
June 4.1710 4.0425 4.1100
July 4.2169 3.9523 4.0880
August 4.2586 4.1506 4.2016
September 4.2207 4.1391 4.1712
October 4.2031 4.1183 4.1625
November 4.1780 4.0852 4.1229
December 4.3541 4.1549 4.2498