YEARLY HIGH
56.8570 ISK
YEARLY LOW
49.4950 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.8156 ISK

2013 WST to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 56.8570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 49.4950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3621 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.2464 to the December average rate of 50.4807, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 56.8570 was down 0.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 56.9859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 284,285 ISK
2012 Average 270,665 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 247,475 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,810.40 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

56.8229
49.9041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 53.9627, compared to 51.6685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.9627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.6685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 3.0116 ISK (High: 53.9823 / Low: 50.9707). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6857 ISK (High: 56.5298 / Low: 55.8441).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.0116
January Spread (Stable) ±0.6857

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.2585 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 56.0876) against the same month in 2012 (average: 54.1186), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9691 (+3.64%).

2013 Avg (February) 56.0876
2012 Avg (February) 54.1186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.5298 55.8441 56.2464
February 56.8570 54.7893 56.0876
March 55.0958 53.8633 54.4059
April 53.9851 51.0288 52.1473
May 53.6173 50.6773 52.4328
June 53.4393 51.5371 52.4564
July 53.9823 50.9707 52.2485
August 51.1795 50.1678 50.7179
September 52.3188 50.7219 51.7681
October 52.8517 51.9266 52.3211
November 53.2466 51.2097 52.4746
December 51.6114 49.4950 50.4807