YEARLY HIGH
41.7379 ISK
YEARLY LOW
36.6454 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.6695 ISK

2013 PLN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 41.7379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 36.6454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0925 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.3541 to the December average rate of 38.5213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 41.7379 was down 0.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 41.7864, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 834,759 ISK
2012 Average 769,529 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 732,908 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,850.51 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

41.7431
37.0761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 38.9517, compared to 38.3874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.9517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.3874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 1.7542 ISK (High: 38.8547 / Low: 37.1005). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6153 ISK (High: 39.3506 / Low: 38.7354).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.7542
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.8940 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8940

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 41.3541) against the same month in 2012 (average: 36.5017), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8524 (+13.29%).

2013 Avg (January) 41.3541
2012 Avg (January) 36.5017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.7379 40.9450 41.3541
February 41.3697 39.7132 40.9030
March 39.7169 38.0311 39.0090
April 38.1329 36.7333 37.4664
May 38.1470 36.6454 37.5127
June 37.9701 37.0313 37.4650
July 37.9103 37.1560 37.5532
August 38.0478 37.1230 37.6634
September 38.8547 37.1005 38.1225
October 39.6585 38.6794 39.3416
November 39.3506 38.7354 39.1223
December 38.8287 38.1289 38.5213