YEARLY HIGH
0.1027 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0756 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0876 ISK

2013 SOS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SOS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.0756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0272 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0804 to the December average rate of 0.1006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1027 was up 26.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0811, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 514 ISK
2012 Average 386 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 378 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.80 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1030
0.0744
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0803, compared to 0.0949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0082 ISK (High: 0.0849 / Low: 0.0767). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 ISK (High: 0.0811 / Low: 0.0792).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1006) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0221 (+28.11%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1006
2012 Avg (December) 0.0786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0811 0.0792 0.0804
February 0.0817 0.0786 0.0801
March 0.0800 0.0774 0.0787
April 0.0788 0.0756 0.0768
May 0.0849 0.0767 0.0811
June 0.0880 0.0832 0.0850
July 0.0911 0.0866 0.0883
August 0.0921 0.0868 0.0895
September 0.0958 0.0919 0.0944
October 0.0983 0.0958 0.0973
November 0.1006 0.0982 0.0996
December 0.1027 0.0986 0.1006