YEARLY HIGH
0.0630 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0547 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0586 SBD

2013 ISK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ISK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0552 to the December average rate of 0.0613, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0630 was up 1.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0622, 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 315 SBD
2012 Average 285 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 274 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.26 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0619
0.0546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SBD 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 0.0579, compared to 0.0594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0051 SBD (High: 0.0630 / Low: 0.0579). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SBD (High: 0.0597 / Low: 0.0585).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0598) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0571), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+4.81%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0598
2012 Avg (May) 0.0571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0565 0.0548 0.0552
February 0.0569 0.0547 0.0555
March 0.0584 0.0560 0.0570
April 0.0621 0.0575 0.0607
May 0.0630 0.0579 0.0598
June 0.0599 0.0579 0.0590
July 0.0596 0.0568 0.0581
August 0.0607 0.0590 0.0596
September 0.0597 0.0585 0.0590
October 0.0600 0.0582 0.0593
November 0.0599 0.0584 0.0591
December 0.0626 0.0595 0.0613