YEARLY HIGH
9.5805 KRW
YEARLY LOW
8.1963 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9738 KRW

2013 ISK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ISK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 9.5805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 8.1963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3842 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2889 to the December average rate of 9.0080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9.5805 was up 0.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 9.5549, 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 47,903 KRW
2012 Average 45,042 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 40,982 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,921.00 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

9.5446
8.1748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to KRW 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 8.9341, compared to 9.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0794 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.6242 KRW (High: 9.5805 / Low: 8.9564). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1239 KRW (High: 8.9045 / Low: 8.7806).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6242
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1239

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3571 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 9.4305) against the same month in 2012 (average: 8.9605), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4700 (+5.25%).

2013 Avg (April) 9.4305
2012 Avg (April) 8.9605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5534 8.1963 8.2889
February 8.6587 8.3751 8.5205
March 8.9973 8.6686 8.8267
April 9.5805 8.9564 9.4305
May 9.4917 9.0383 9.2190
June 9.4399 9.1637 9.3189
July 9.3929 9.0233 9.1872
August 9.4214 9.2399 9.3322
September 9.2525 8.8620 8.9751
October 8.9045 8.7806 8.8346
November 8.8406 8.6706 8.7434
December 9.1447 8.8106 9.0080