YEARLY HIGH
34.5689 ISK
YEARLY LOW
30.6958 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.5619 ISK

2013 SAR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 34.5689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 30.6958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8731 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.2739 to the December average rate of 31.2757, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 34.5689 was down 0.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 34.8520, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 172,845 ISK
2012 Average 166,782 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 153,479 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,365.41 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

34.5737
30.9759
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 33.0095, compared to 32.1143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.0095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.1143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 2.1828 ISK (High: 33.1421 / Low: 30.9592). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4859 ISK (High: 32.3998 / Low: 31.9139).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.1828
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4859

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.6030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 34.0399) against the same month in 2012 (average: 32.8826), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1573 (+3.52%).

2013 Avg (February) 34.0399
2012 Avg (February) 32.8826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.5213 33.9094 34.2739
February 34.5689 33.6366 34.0399
March 33.7922 33.0484 33.3362
April 33.1474 31.1645 31.7332
May 33.1421 30.9592 32.1868
June 33.0278 32.0048 32.4872
July 33.7729 31.8186 32.6935
August 32.1547 31.5199 31.8886
September 32.3998 31.9139 32.2227
October 32.5493 31.9718 32.2022
November 32.7422 31.9495 32.4034
December 32.0280 30.6958 31.2757