YEARLY HIGH
1.2203 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.0727 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1572 ISK

2012 ALL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ALL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.2203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 1.0727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1476 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1534 to the December average rate of 1.1891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2203 was up 2.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,102 ISK
2011 Average 5,751 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 5,363 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 738.13 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2029
1.0737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 1.1715, compared to 1.1429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0673 ISK (High: 1.1504 / Low: 1.0831). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 ISK (High: 1.1799 / Low: 1.1621).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0673
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0417 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.1891) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1513), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0378 (+3.28%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.1891
2011 Avg (December) 1.1513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1667 1.1400 1.1534
February 1.1993 1.1584 1.1719
March 1.2043 1.1782 1.1921
April 1.2043 1.1854 1.1914
May 1.1863 1.1560 1.1659
June 1.1688 1.1385 1.1542
July 1.1504 1.0831 1.1262
August 1.1097 1.0727 1.0844
September 1.1500 1.1087 1.1371
October 1.1813 1.1322 1.1526
November 1.1799 1.1621 1.1678
December 1.2203 1.1678 1.1891