YEARLY HIGH
1.7669 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.4255 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5959 ISK

2013 LRD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LRD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.7669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3415 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7370 to the December average rate of 1.4516, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.7669 was down 0.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.7742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,835 ISK
2012 Average 8,488 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 7,127 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,707.47 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.7655
1.4231
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 1.6610, compared to 1.5308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1176 ISK (High: 1.6650 / Low: 1.5474). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0381 ISK (High: 1.5230 / Low: 1.4849).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1176
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0381

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0851 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.7370) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0359 (+2.11%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.7370
2012 Avg (January) 1.7011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7669 1.7109 1.7370
February 1.7402 1.6934 1.7173
March 1.7067 1.6636 1.6819
April 1.6667 1.5652 1.5972
May 1.6650 1.5474 1.6135
June 1.6505 1.5913 1.6192
July 1.6854 1.5799 1.6324
August 1.5891 1.5190 1.5473
September 1.5694 1.5168 1.5389
October 1.5352 1.4877 1.5068
November 1.5230 1.4849 1.5077
December 1.4886 1.4255 1.4516