YEARLY HIGH
13.2307 SOS
YEARLY LOW
9.7331 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5117 SOS

2013 ISK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ISK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 13.2307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 9.7331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4976 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4401 to the December average rate of 9.9381, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.2307 was down 3.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.6729, 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 66,153 SOS
2012 Average 64,840 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 48,665 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,487.91 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.3332
9.6294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SOS 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 12.4623, compared to 10.5610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.2548 SOS (High: 13.0345 / Low: 11.7797). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2490 SOS (High: 10.1878 / Low: 9.9389).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2548
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2490

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 0.6750 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 13.0245) against the same month in 2012 (average: 12.8147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2099 (+1.64%).

2013 Avg (April) 13.0245
2012 Avg (April) 12.8147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6277 12.3251 12.4401
February 12.7282 12.2433 12.4844
March 12.9184 12.5032 12.7127
April 13.2307 12.6824 13.0245
May 13.0345 11.7797 12.3496
June 12.0190 11.3625 11.7626
July 11.5500 10.9772 11.3311
August 11.5253 10.8635 11.1781
September 10.8764 10.4345 10.5975
October 10.4407 10.1745 10.2816
November 10.1878 9.9389 10.0396
December 10.1389 9.7331 9.9381