YEARLY HIGH
0.8892 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.6661 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7680 NPR

2013 ISK to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ISK to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 0.8892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.6661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2231 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6752 to the December average rate of 0.8443, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8892 was up 19.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7451, 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 4,446 NPR
2012 Average 3,414 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 3,331 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,115.52 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8620
0.6580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to NPR 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 0.7117, compared to 0.8243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0768 NPR (High: 0.8871 / Low: 0.8102). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 NPR (High: 0.6837 / Low: 0.6661).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0768
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0286 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.8450) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7102), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1348 (+18.97%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.8450
2012 Avg (September) 0.7102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6837 0.6661 0.6752
February 0.6901 0.6701 0.6750
March 0.7068 0.6836 0.6965
April 0.7422 0.6991 0.7311
May 0.7449 0.7103 0.7282
June 0.7841 0.7369 0.7646
July 0.8130 0.7599 0.7799
August 0.8871 0.8102 0.8376
September 0.8892 0.8210 0.8450
October 0.8272 0.8028 0.8164
November 0.8349 0.8128 0.8224
December 0.8599 0.8301 0.8443