YEARLY HIGH
0.0861 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0764 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0810 ISK

2013 LBP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LBP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.0861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0854 to the December average rate of 0.0779, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0861 was down 0.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 431 ISK
2012 Average 416 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 382 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.31 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0861
0.0772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0822, compared to 0.0798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0822
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0055 ISK (High: 0.0825 / Low: 0.0771). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 ISK (High: 0.0805 / Low: 0.0792).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.0848) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0819), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+3.56%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.0848
2012 Avg (February) 0.0819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0860 0.0846 0.0854
February 0.0861 0.0838 0.0848
March 0.0844 0.0820 0.0830
April 0.0825 0.0776 0.0791
May 0.0825 0.0771 0.0802
June 0.0819 0.0794 0.0806
July 0.0836 0.0790 0.0811
August 0.0799 0.0783 0.0792
September 0.0805 0.0792 0.0800
October 0.0808 0.0794 0.0800
November 0.0815 0.0796 0.0806
December 0.0797 0.0764 0.0779