YEARLY HIGH
1.4818 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.0933 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2538 ISK

2013 JPY to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JPY to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.4818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.0933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3885 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4423 to the December average rate of 1.1324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4818 was down 11.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6745, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 740,919 ISK
2012 Average 783,726 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 546,663 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,255.32 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4733
1.1014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to ISK 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 1.2989, compared to 1.2088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.1508 ISK (High: 1.3275 / Low: 1.1767). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0277 ISK (High: 1.2325 / Low: 1.2047).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1508
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0277

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1027 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.4423) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6068), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1644 (-10.23%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.4423
2012 Avg (January) 1.6068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4818 1.3910 1.4423
February 1.3911 1.3566 1.3713
March 1.3379 1.3084 1.3190
April 1.3275 1.1767 1.2163
May 1.2244 1.1655 1.1953
June 1.2775 1.2208 1.2491
July 1.2632 1.2050 1.2300
August 1.2325 1.2047 1.2222
September 1.2353 1.2047 1.2190
October 1.2513 1.2231 1.2344
November 1.2377 1.1703 1.2146
December 1.1722 1.0933 1.1324