2013 ISK to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 ISK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the ISK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 4.3127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 3.7767.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5360 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8397 to the December average rate of 4.0839, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.3127 was down 3.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.4650, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ISK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
ISK to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.0401, compared to 4.0576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0175 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2160 XAF (High: 4.3127 / Low: 4.0967). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0558 XAF (High: 4.0301 / Low: 3.9743).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1043 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 4.1892) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.0367), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1525 (+3.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8948 | 3.7767 | 3.8397 |
| February | 3.9803 | 3.8036 | 3.8462 |
| March | 4.1250 | 3.9799 | 4.0467 |
| April | 4.2989 | 4.1165 | 4.2337 |
| May | 4.3127 | 4.0967 | 4.1892 |
| June | 4.1099 | 4.0523 | 4.0849 |
| July | 4.1412 | 4.0178 | 4.0890 |
| August | 4.1578 | 4.0698 | 4.1199 |
| September | 4.1405 | 4.0017 | 4.0665 |
| October | 4.0230 | 3.9593 | 3.9843 |
| November | 4.0301 | 3.9743 | 4.0017 |
| December | 4.1446 | 4.0183 | 4.0839 |