YEARLY HIGH
1.5495 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.3670 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4549 DJF

2013 ISK to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ISK to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.5495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 1.3670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1825 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3802 to the December average rate of 1.5186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5495 was up 3.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5003, 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 7,748 DJF
2012 Average 7,129 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 6,835 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 912.64 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5325
1.3664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to DJF 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 1.4346, compared to 1.4753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1011 DJF (High: 1.5297 / Low: 1.4285). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0224 DJF (High: 1.3930 / Low: 1.3706).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1011
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0224

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 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.5186) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1156 (+8.24%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.5186
2012 Avg (December) 1.4030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3930 1.3706 1.3802
February 1.4084 1.3670 1.3902
March 1.4345 1.3946 1.4186
April 1.5149 1.4282 1.4898
May 1.5297 1.4285 1.4711
June 1.4838 1.4317 1.4575
July 1.4907 1.4025 1.4494
August 1.5035 1.4708 1.4848
September 1.4860 1.4609 1.4701
October 1.4806 1.4517 1.4681
November 1.4869 1.4454 1.4606
December 1.5495 1.4790 1.5186