YEARLY HIGH
1.5012 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.1246 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3113 ISK

2013 NPR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NPR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 1.5012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 1.1246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3766 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4812 to the December average rate of 1.1846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5012 was down 6.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,506 ISK
2012 Average 7,337 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 5,623 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,883.24 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5114
1.1544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.4082, compared to 1.2145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1937 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.1069 ISK (High: 1.2342 / Low: 1.1273). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0325 ISK (High: 1.2303 / Low: 1.1978).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1069
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0876 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.4812) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5071), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0259 (-1.72%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.4812
2012 Avg (January) 1.5071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5012 1.4626 1.4812
February 1.4923 1.4490 1.4816
March 1.4628 1.4147 1.4359
April 1.4304 1.3474 1.3683
May 1.4078 1.3425 1.3737
June 1.3571 1.2754 1.3084
July 1.3160 1.2300 1.2825
August 1.2342 1.1273 1.1948
September 1.2181 1.1246 1.1842
October 1.2456 1.2089 1.2249
November 1.2303 1.1978 1.2160
December 1.2046 1.1629 1.1846