2013 ISK to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

161.3366 STD

YEARLY LOW

141.1301 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

151.3929 STD

2013 ISK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ISK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 161.3366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 141.1301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.2065 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.6585 to the December average rate of 152.8317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 161.3366 was down 4.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 169.2938, 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 806,683 STD

2012 Average 765,391 STD

Yearly Trough Low 705,650 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,032.67 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

159.9622

142.1763

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to STD 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 151.0620, compared to 151.7238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.0620

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.7238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 9.2053 STD (High: 160.9395 / Low: 151.7342). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4488 STD (High: 150.3671 / Low: 147.9183).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.2053

October Spread (Stable) ±2.4488

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.3903 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3903

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 158.4800) against the same month in 2012 (average: 147.1303), the exchange rate shifted by +11.3497 (+7.71%).

2013 Avg (April) 158.4800

2012 Avg (April) 147.1303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	145.4260	141.1301	143.6585
February	148.7624	142.2262	143.7773
March	154.2121	148.9297	151.2484
April	161.3366	153.9874	158.4800
May	160.9395	151.7342	156.2990
June	154.9645	147.6880	152.9087
July	155.4093	150.0748	153.1684
August	156.6814	149.1608	153.6570
September	154.5507	149.7656	152.0241
October	150.3671	147.9183	148.9548
November	151.3348	147.8008	149.7068
December	154.9825	150.9712	152.8317