YEARLY HIGH
0.1220 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.1044 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1116 ISK

2013 KRW to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KRW to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.1220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.1044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0176 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1207 to the December average rate of 0.1110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1220 was up 0.78% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 610,028 ISK
2012 Average 555,576 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 521,891 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,136.97 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1221
0.1046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.1122, compared to 0.1110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0073 ISK (High: 0.1117 / Low: 0.1044). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 ISK (High: 0.1139 / Low: 0.1123).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1207) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0124 (+11.49%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1207
2012 Avg (January) 0.1082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1220 0.1169 0.1207
February 0.1194 0.1155 0.1174
March 0.1154 0.1111 0.1133
April 0.1117 0.1044 0.1061
May 0.1106 0.1054 0.1085
June 0.1091 0.1059 0.1073
July 0.1108 0.1065 0.1089
August 0.1082 0.1061 0.1072
September 0.1128 0.1081 0.1114
October 0.1139 0.1123 0.1132
November 0.1153 0.1131 0.1144
December 0.1135 0.1094 0.1110