YEARLY HIGH
197.9223 ISK
YEARLY LOW
175.2035 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
185.5778 ISK

2013 XDR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 197.9223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 175.2035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.7188 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 197.3712 to the December average rate of 180.4325, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 197.9223 was down 0.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 198.3857, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 989,611 ISK
2012 Average 957,824 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 876,018 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,593.82 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

199.1986
177.2698
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 187.4277, compared to 183.7279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6998 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 187.4277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 183.7279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 10.5308 ISK (High: 186.5432 / Low: 176.0125). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7667 ISK (High: 197.9223 / Low: 196.1556).

April Spread (Volatile) ±10.5308
January Spread (Stable) ±1.7667

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 8.8803 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8803

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 197.3712) against the same month in 2012 (average: 189.7840), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5872 (+4.00%).

2013 Avg (January) 197.3712
2012 Avg (January) 189.7840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 197.9223 196.1556 197.3712
February 196.7688 190.6748 194.8919
March 190.4683 185.9146 187.9775
April 186.5432 176.0125 179.0972
May 185.0517 175.2035 180.8432
June 186.3267 182.4861 184.3851
July 188.4542 180.7004 184.3395
August 183.2422 180.0174 181.6408
September 186.0394 181.7511 184.0498
October 187.1689 185.0321 185.9019
November 187.4238 183.9110 186.0026
December 184.3607 177.3364 180.4325