YEARLY HIGH
15.1453 ISK
YEARLY LOW
10.9782 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7179 ISK

2013 LSL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 15.1453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 10.9782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1671 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6664 to the December average rate of 11.3168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 15.1453 was down 10.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 16.8278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,727 ISK
2012 Average 76,330 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 54,891 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,835.39 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

15.0013
10.9819
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 13.4726, compared to 11.9631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.0948 ISK (High: 13.3258 / Low: 12.2310). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3284 ISK (High: 12.0740 / Low: 11.7455).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0948
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3284

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7879 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7879

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 14.6664) against the same month in 2012 (average: 15.4320), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7656 (-4.96%).

2013 Avg (January) 14.6664
2012 Avg (January) 15.4320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.1453 14.1689 14.6664
February 14.6318 14.1298 14.3599
March 13.8297 13.3134 13.6189
April 13.5033 12.7008 13.0749
May 13.3258 12.2310 12.9517
June 12.4442 11.8370 12.1638
July 12.6332 12.1350 12.3614
August 12.1048 11.5848 11.8886
September 12.4637 11.6564 12.1010
October 12.3249 11.9577 12.1944
November 12.0740 11.7455 11.9165
December 11.7714 10.9782 11.3168