YEARLY HIGH
18.2704 ISK
YEARLY LOW
15.8765 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.0723 ISK

2013 SBD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 18.2704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 15.8765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3939 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1175 to the December average rate of 16.3107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 18.2704 was down 1.59% compared to the 2012 peak of 18.5657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,352 ISK
2012 Average 87,711 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 79,383 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,969.25 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

18.2981
16.1301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 17.3044, compared to 16.8403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.4072 ISK (High: 17.2837 / Low: 15.8765). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3368 ISK (High: 17.0927 / Low: 16.7560).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4072
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3368

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 1.0621 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 18.0046) against the same month in 2012 (average: 17.4892), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5154 (+2.95%).

2013 Avg (February) 18.0046
2012 Avg (February) 17.4892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.2593 17.6960 18.1175
February 18.2704 17.5868 18.0046
March 17.8606 17.1355 17.5406
April 17.3922 16.1125 16.4785
May 17.2837 15.8765 16.7296
June 17.2656 16.6908 16.9553
July 17.6191 16.7788 17.2028
August 16.9383 16.4816 16.7881
September 17.0927 16.7560 16.9511
October 17.1780 16.6607 16.8727
November 17.1101 16.7044 16.9164
December 16.7943 15.9671 16.3107