YEARLY HIGH
0.1440 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.1279 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1357 ISK

2013 KPW to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KPW to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.1440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1428 to the December average rate of 0.1303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1440 was down 0.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 720 ISK
2012 Average 695 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 640 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.64 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1441
0.1291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1376, compared to 0.1338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0091 ISK (High: 0.1381 / Low: 0.1290). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 ISK (High: 0.1350 / Low: 0.1330).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.1418) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+3.52%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.1418
2012 Avg (February) 0.1370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1439 0.1413 0.1428
February 0.1440 0.1402 0.1418
March 0.1408 0.1377 0.1389
April 0.1380 0.1299 0.1322
May 0.1381 0.1290 0.1341
June 0.1376 0.1334 0.1354
July 0.1407 0.1326 0.1362
August 0.1340 0.1314 0.1329
September 0.1350 0.1330 0.1343
October 0.1356 0.1332 0.1342
November 0.1364 0.1331 0.1350
December 0.1335 0.1279 0.1303