YEARLY HIGH
2.7142 ISK
YEARLY LOW
2.3758 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5531 ISK

2012 AFN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 2.7142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 2.3758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3384 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6805 to the December average rate of 2.4616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.7142 was down 1.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.7541, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,571 ISK
2011 Average 13,127 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 11,879 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,692.14 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.7073
2.3858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 2.6241, compared to 2.4821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1980 ISK (High: 2.6778 / Low: 2.4798). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0523 ISK (High: 2.6540 / Low: 2.6017).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1980
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1218 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.6805) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.7107), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0302 (-1.11%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.6805
2011 Avg (January) 2.7107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7142 2.6481 2.6805
February 2.6778 2.4798 2.5618
March 2.6391 2.5679 2.6101
April 2.6540 2.6017 2.6241
May 2.7029 2.5717 2.6274
June 2.7043 2.5847 2.6410
July 2.6758 2.5087 2.6063
August 2.5264 2.4562 2.4845
September 2.5562 2.4337 2.4925
October 2.4698 2.3758 2.4126
November 2.4761 2.3889 2.4353
December 2.5168 2.4029 2.4616