YEARLY HIGH
10.8255 ISK
YEARLY LOW
9.5361 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.1082 ISK

2013 SCR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 10.8255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 9.5361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2893 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8759 to the December average rate of 9.7254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10.8255 was up 9.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 9.8822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,127 ISK
2012 Average 45,628 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 47,681 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,446.72 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.6423
9.6421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 10.2052, compared to 10.0111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.7763 ISK (High: 10.8255 / Low: 10.0491). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1832 ISK (High: 10.1182 / Low: 9.9350).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7763
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1832

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.4003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 10.5590) against the same month in 2012 (average: 8.9560), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6030 (+17.90%).

2013 Avg (March) 10.5590
2012 Avg (March) 8.9560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0302 9.7470 9.8759
February 10.3555 9.9114 10.1162
March 10.8255 10.0491 10.5590
April 10.6018 9.9415 10.1587
May 10.5147 9.8951 10.2448
June 10.4168 10.1393 10.2768
July 10.6035 9.9528 10.2369
August 10.0871 9.8656 9.9668
September 10.1182 9.9350 10.0421
October 10.1231 9.8552 10.0155
November 10.2368 9.9121 10.0796
December 9.9358 9.5361 9.7254