2013 KGS to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7315 ISK

YEARLY LOW

2.3377 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5224 ISK

2013 KGS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KGS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 2.7315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.3377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3938 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7066 to the December average rate of 2.3816, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.7315 was down 1.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.7833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,658 ISK

2012 Average 13,395 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 11,689 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,968.90 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.7391

2.3491

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 2.5797, compared to 2.4650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5797

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.1730 ISK (High: 2.5890 / Low: 2.4160). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0368 ISK (High: 2.5009 / Low: 2.4641).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1730

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0368

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1453 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.7066) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.6491), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0576 (+2.17%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.7066

2012 Avg (January) 2.6491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7315	2.6623	2.7066
February	2.7196	2.6427	2.6705
March	2.6524	2.5841	2.6145
April	2.5890	2.4160	2.4692
May	2.5774	2.4128	2.5049
June	2.5497	2.4755	2.5128
July	2.5928	2.4420	2.5091
August	2.4868	2.4153	2.4541
September	2.4921	2.4407	2.4692
October	2.5009	2.4641	2.4800
November	2.5247	2.4532	2.4959
December	2.4536	2.3377	2.3816