YEARLY HIGH
50.3031 ISK
YEARLY LOW
44.0481 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.9721 ISK

2013 LTL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 50.3031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 44.0481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2550 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.4943 to the December average rate of 46.5415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 50.3031 was up 1.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 49.3386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 251,515 ISK
2012 Average 232,908 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 220,240 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,275.04 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

49.9547
44.4305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 47.0977, compared to 46.8465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.0977
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.8465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 2.3337 ISK (High: 46.3818 / Low: 44.0481). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6466 ISK (High: 46.8509 / Low: 46.2044).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.3337
June Spread (Stable) ±0.6466

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.4400 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 49.4943) against the same month in 2012 (average: 46.2052), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2892 (+7.12%).

2013 Avg (January) 49.4943
2012 Avg (January) 46.2052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.3031 48.9097 49.4943
February 49.9516 47.7901 49.3875
March 47.7299 46.0494 46.9475
April 46.1497 44.2003 44.8909
May 46.3818 44.0481 45.3694
June 46.8509 46.2044 46.4965
July 47.0375 45.8603 46.4460
August 46.6670 45.6925 46.1353
September 47.5004 45.9222 46.7541
October 48.0210 47.2704 47.7092
November 47.8270 47.1596 47.4933
December 47.2829 45.8533 46.5415