YEARLY HIGH
0.7015 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.5659 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6285 LRD

2013 ISK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ISK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.5659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1356 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5757 to the December average rate of 0.6890, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7015 was up 12.35% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6244, 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 3,508 LRD
2012 Average 2,947 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 2,830 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 677.92 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7003
0.5644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to LRD 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 0.6028, compared to 0.6542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0456 LRD (High: 0.6462 / Low: 0.6006). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 LRD (High: 0.6011 / Low: 0.5859).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0456
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.6890) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5769), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1121 (+19.42%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.6890
2012 Avg (December) 0.5769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5845 0.5659 0.5757
February 0.5905 0.5746 0.5823
March 0.6011 0.5859 0.5946
April 0.6389 0.6000 0.6263
May 0.6462 0.6006 0.6203
June 0.6284 0.6059 0.6177
July 0.6330 0.5933 0.6128
August 0.6583 0.6293 0.6464
September 0.6593 0.6372 0.6498
October 0.6722 0.6514 0.6637
November 0.6735 0.6566 0.6633
December 0.7015 0.6718 0.6890