YEARLY HIGH
0.0326 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0289 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0307 SAR

2013 ISK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ISK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0292 to the December average rate of 0.0320, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0326 was up 3.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0316, 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 163 SAR
2012 Average 150 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 145 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.25 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0323
0.0289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SAR 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 0.0303, compared to 0.0311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0021 SAR (High: 0.0323 / Low: 0.0302). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 0.0313 / Low: 0.0309).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0320) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0296), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+8.03%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0320
2012 Avg (December) 0.0296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0295 0.0290 0.0292
February 0.0297 0.0289 0.0294
March 0.0303 0.0296 0.0300
April 0.0321 0.0302 0.0315
May 0.0323 0.0302 0.0311
June 0.0312 0.0303 0.0308
July 0.0314 0.0296 0.0306
August 0.0317 0.0311 0.0314
September 0.0313 0.0309 0.0310
October 0.0313 0.0307 0.0311
November 0.0313 0.0305 0.0309
December 0.0326 0.0312 0.0320