YEARLY HIGH
29.2951 ISK
YEARLY LOW
25.6685 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.5568 ISK

2012 ARS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 29.2951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 25.6685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6266 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.6305 to the December average rate of 25.9736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 29.2951 was down 1.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 29.7948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 146,475 ISK
2011 Average 140,589 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 128,342 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,133.07 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

29.2889
25.6723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 28.6417, compared to 26.4718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.6417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.4718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.9982 ISK (High: 28.4187 / Low: 26.4205). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5104 ISK (High: 29.2951 / Low: 28.7847).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.9982
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.5997 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5997

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 28.9875) against the same month in 2011 (average: 28.5637), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4238 (+1.48%).

2012 Avg (March) 28.9875
2011 Avg (March) 28.5637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.1534 28.2739 28.6305
February 28.8035 28.1008 28.3713
March 29.2951 28.7847 28.9875
April 29.2896 28.4712 28.8389
May 29.2171 28.0315 28.5549
June 29.2486 27.7184 28.4672
July 28.4187 26.4205 27.6870
August 26.4452 25.7294 26.0873
September 26.5807 25.9187 26.2856
October 26.8554 25.9385 26.2592
November 26.9971 26.0284 26.5383
December 26.2656 25.6685 25.9736