YEARLY HIGH
166.3011 ISK
YEARLY LOW
151.0860 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
159.2519 ISK

2012 AZN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 166.3011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 151.0860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.2151 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.2939 to the December average rate of 161.4492, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 166.3011 was up 6.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 156.8458, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 831,506 ISK
2011 Average 735,102 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 755,430 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,075.55 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

163.2963
152.0167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 159.9921, compared to 158.5116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4806 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.9921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.5116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 10.0896 ISK (High: 164.0962 / Low: 154.0066). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9312 ISK (High: 162.2830 / Low: 159.3518).

July Spread (Volatile) ±10.0896
March Spread (Stable) ±2.9312

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 7.3338 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 162.3563) against the same month in 2011 (average: 146.2981), the exchange rate shifted by +16.0583 (+10.98%).

2012 Avg (June) 162.3563
2011 Avg (June) 146.2981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.8528 155.1484 157.2939
February 159.7931 155.3084 156.8842
March 162.2830 159.3518 160.5973
April 163.2886 159.8155 161.2426
May 166.2705 157.8504 161.5785
June 166.3011 158.8706 162.3563
July 164.0962 154.0066 160.2904
August 155.8839 151.0860 152.9566
September 158.6851 153.8366 156.2672
October 162.4889 155.4351 158.0363
November 164.4586 160.0283 162.0697
December 164.1799 159.3280 161.4492