2012 BAM to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

87.0337 ISK

YEARLY LOW

75.0796 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

82.1787 ISK

2012 BAM to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 87.0337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 75.0796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9540 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.4947 to the December average rate of 84.8897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 87.0337 was up 1.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 85.3465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 435,168 ISK

2011 Average 412,328 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 375,398 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,770.16 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

86.1076

75.1696

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 83.2981, compared to 81.0592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.2981

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.0592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 4.9742 ISK (High: 80.9625 / Low: 75.9883). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2621 ISK (High: 86.1637 / Low: 84.9016).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.9742

April Spread (Stable) ±1.2621

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 2.9956 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 84.8897) against the same month in 2011 (average: 81.4038), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4859 (+4.28%).

2012 Avg (December) 84.8897

2011 Avg (December) 81.4038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	82.7259	80.4697	81.4947
February	85.9380	82.1259	83.3106
March	86.1637	84.0453	85.1619
April	86.1637	84.9016	85.1961
May	85.0123	82.5274	82.9916
June	83.0893	80.1590	81.6336
July	80.9625	75.9883	79.0767
August	78.3509	75.0796	76.0811
September	82.1326	78.2848	80.6779
October	84.4077	80.9000	82.2502
November	84.1125	82.7974	83.3797
December	87.0337	83.3860	84.8897