YEARLY HIGH
50.8497 ISK
YEARLY LOW
41.1587 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.2821 ISK

2013 PEN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 50.8497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 41.1587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6909 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.4041 to the December average rate of 42.0973, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 50.8497 was up 0.48% compared to the 2012 peak of 50.6060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 254,248 ISK
2012 Average 237,128 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 205,794 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,454.64 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

51.2347
41.2666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 47.3140, compared to 43.2502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.3140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.2502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 3.6652 ISK (High: 47.9456 / Low: 44.2804). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6283 ISK (High: 44.0067 / Low: 43.3785).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.6652
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6283

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.3449 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 50.4041) against the same month in 2012 (average: 45.9034), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5007 (+9.80%).

2013 Avg (January) 50.4041
2012 Avg (January) 45.9034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.8497 49.4932 50.4041
February 50.2129 48.7504 49.4725
March 48.9322 47.7201 48.1839
April 47.9456 44.2804 45.8390
May 47.2497 43.9859 45.6819
June 45.2584 43.7510 44.3029
July 45.6601 42.8017 44.1447
August 43.0153 42.2778 42.7015
September 43.9396 42.7169 43.4887
October 44.0067 43.3785 43.6055
November 43.8791 42.8037 43.4638
December 42.8575 41.1587 42.0973