YEARLY HIGH
135.1323 ISK
YEARLY LOW
124.2565 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
129.5471 ISK

2012 AUD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 135.1323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 124.2565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8758 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.6196 to the December average rate of 132.5050, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 135.1323 was up 5.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 127.5091, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 675,661 ISK
2011 Average 599,061 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 621,282 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,379.18 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

133.7854
125.1445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 129.8099, compared to 129.2843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 129.8099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 129.2843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 7.9005 ISK (High: 132.1637 / Low: 124.2632). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3208 ISK (High: 132.4470 / Low: 130.1262).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.9005
April Spread (Stable) ±2.3208

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.6359 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 133.0653) against the same month in 2011 (average: 116.4419), the exchange rate shifted by +16.6235 (+14.28%).

2012 Avg (March) 133.0653
2011 Avg (March) 116.4419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 130.9977 124.8884 128.6196
February 134.8091 130.2628 132.1613
March 135.1323 131.1436 133.0653
April 132.4470 130.1262 131.2457
May 130.2580 124.6895 126.6098
June 128.5797 125.7995 127.1578
July 131.8302 127.1521 129.7429
August 127.1975 124.2565 125.8646
September 129.9826 125.2440 127.6507
October 132.1637 124.2632 127.6742
November 134.6277 131.1304 132.2683
December 133.8658 130.8103 132.5050