2013 TOP to ISK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 TOP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the TOP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 75.0847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 61.8694.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2153 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.1082 to the December average rate of 63.1432, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 75.0847 was down 0.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 75.8373, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
TOP to ISK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 70.8289, compared to 65.6544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1746 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 4.2019 ISK (High: 67.4621 / Low: 63.2602). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9381 ISK (High: 74.4772 / Low: 73.5391).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.8591 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 73.8165) against the same month in 2012 (average: 72.8667), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9498 (+1.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.4772 | 73.5391 | 74.1082 |
| February | 75.0847 | 72.8781 | 73.8165 |
| March | 72.3459 | 70.7602 | 71.5326 |
| April | 70.8983 | 67.1189 | 68.3272 |
| May | 70.7458 | 66.6621 | 69.0162 |
| June | 70.5546 | 66.5115 | 68.1729 |
| July | 68.2005 | 65.0740 | 66.4409 |
| August | 65.1979 | 63.8925 | 64.5955 |
| September | 67.4621 | 63.2602 | 65.7792 |
| October | 68.1659 | 66.2878 | 66.9652 |
| November | 68.1811 | 64.7417 | 67.0022 |
| December | 64.6229 | 61.8694 | 63.1432 |