YEARLY HIGH
0.0087 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0077 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0082 USD

2013 ISK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ISK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0078 to the December average rate of 0.0085, 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 0.0087 was up 3.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0084, 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 43 USD
2012 Average 40 USD
Yearly Trough Low 39 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.86 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0086
0.0077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to USD 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 0.0081, compared to 0.0083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0081
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0006 USD (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0080). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0084 / Low: 0.0082).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0085) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+8.03%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0085
2012 Avg (December) 0.0079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
February 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
March 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080
April 0.0086 0.0081 0.0084
May 0.0086 0.0080 0.0083
June 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
July 0.0084 0.0079 0.0082
August 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
September 0.0084 0.0082 0.0083
October 0.0083 0.0082 0.0083
November 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
December 0.0087 0.0083 0.0085