YEARLY HIGH
26.2447 ISK
YEARLY LOW
17.6680 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.4657 ISK

2013 ARS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 26.2447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 17.6680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5767 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.9885 to the December average rate of 18.5270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 26.2447 was down 10.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 29.2951, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 131,224 ISK
2012 Average 137,763 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 88,340 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,883.68 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

26.7347
17.7808
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 24.1815, compared to 20.7499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.1815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.9037 ISK (High: 19.5717 / Low: 17.6680). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5508 ISK (High: 21.7059 / Low: 21.1550).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.9037
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5508

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.6934 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6934

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 25.9885) against the same month in 2012 (average: 28.6305), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6420 (-9.23%).

2013 Avg (January) 25.9885
2012 Avg (January) 28.6305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.2447 25.5529 25.9885
February 25.7929 25.0130 25.4935
March 24.9541 24.2175 24.5748
April 24.2771 22.5531 23.1105
May 23.5887 22.3442 23.0599
June 23.2504 22.4711 22.8619
July 23.4200 21.6884 22.5557
August 21.7059 21.1550 21.4410
September 21.3414 20.7842 21.0890
October 20.9541 20.3761 20.6663
November 20.5802 19.5318 20.2203
December 19.5717 17.6680 18.5270