YEARLY HIGH
0.3297 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2520 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2776 GMD

2013 ISK to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ISK to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.3297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.2520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0777 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2600 to the December average rate of 0.3234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3297 was up 18.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2773, 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 1,648 GMD
2012 Average 1,244 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,260 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 388.47 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3297
0.2537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to GMD 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 0.2733, compared to 0.2820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0503 GMD (High: 0.3162 / Low: 0.2659). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 GMD (High: 0.2735 / Low: 0.2679).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0503
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0279 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.3234) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2450), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0784 (+32.02%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.3234
2012 Avg (December) 0.2450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2664 0.2520 0.2600
February 0.2690 0.2548 0.2614
March 0.2693 0.2627 0.2662
April 0.2844 0.2655 0.2784
May 0.2873 0.2675 0.2772
June 0.3052 0.2756 0.2964
July 0.2895 0.2571 0.2685
August 0.2926 0.2709 0.2749
September 0.2733 0.2672 0.2700
October 0.2735 0.2679 0.2706
November 0.3162 0.2659 0.2844
December 0.3297 0.3127 0.3234