YEARLY HIGH
0.9146 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.6748 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8009 JPY

2013 ISK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ISK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.9146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.6748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2398 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6935 to the December average rate of 0.8835, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9146 was up 35.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6740, 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 4,573 JPY
2012 Average 3,192 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 3,374 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,199.01 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9024
0.6745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to JPY 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 0.7736, compared to 0.8281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0965 JPY (High: 0.8498 / Low: 0.7533). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 JPY (High: 0.7643 / Low: 0.7474).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0965
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0361 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.8835) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6612), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2222 (+33.61%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.8835
2012 Avg (December) 0.6612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7189 0.6748 0.6935
February 0.7371 0.7189 0.7293
March 0.7643 0.7474 0.7582
April 0.8498 0.7533 0.8232
May 0.8580 0.8167 0.8368
June 0.8192 0.7828 0.8007
July 0.8299 0.7916 0.8132
August 0.8301 0.8114 0.8182
September 0.8301 0.8095 0.8204
October 0.8176 0.7991 0.8101
November 0.8545 0.8079 0.8235
December 0.9146 0.8531 0.8835