YEARLY HIGH
1.1362 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.9770 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0585 LKR

2013 ISK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ISK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.1362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.9770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1592 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9868 to the December average rate of 1.1154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1362 was up 1.98% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1141, 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 5,681 LKR
2012 Average 5,100 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 4,885 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 796.24 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1282
0.9739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to LKR 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 1.0253, compared to 1.0917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0725 LKR (High: 1.0895 / Low: 1.0170). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 LKR (High: 0.9948 / Low: 0.9770).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0725
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

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 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.1154) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1042 (+10.30%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.1154
2012 Avg (December) 1.0112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9948 0.9770 0.9868
February 1.0109 0.9808 0.9930
March 1.0256 0.9967 1.0141
April 1.0854 1.0190 1.0596
May 1.0895 1.0170 1.0471
June 1.0711 1.0300 1.0513
July 1.1034 1.0330 1.0705
August 1.1141 1.0941 1.1039
September 1.1078 1.0869 1.0959
October 1.0922 1.0739 1.0852
November 1.0953 1.0676 1.0791
December 1.1362 1.0920 1.1154