YEARLY HIGH
65.3501 ISK
YEARLY LOW
59.3433 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.5464 ISK

2012 BBD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 65.3501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 59.3433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0068 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.8241 to the December average rate of 63.3549, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 65.3501 was up 6.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 61.6536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 326,751 ISK
2011 Average 290,047 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 296,717 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,033.84 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

64.1236
59.7027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 62.8642, compared to 62.2287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.8642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.2287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 3.9817 ISK (High: 64.4617 / Low: 60.4800). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1654 ISK (High: 63.7913 / Low: 62.6259).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.9817
March Spread (Stable) ±1.1654

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 2.8816 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8816

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 63.7552) against the same month in 2011 (average: 57.6111), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1441 (+10.66%).

2012 Avg (June) 63.7552
2011 Avg (June) 57.6111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.8323 60.9910 61.8241
February 62.7936 61.0393 61.6573
March 63.7913 62.6259 63.1163
April 64.1664 62.8224 63.3592
May 65.2973 62.0152 63.4733
June 65.3501 62.1936 63.7552
July 64.4617 60.4800 62.9528
August 61.2017 59.3433 60.0711
September 62.3083 60.4033 61.3553
October 63.7769 61.0167 62.0353
November 64.5500 62.8031 63.6027
December 64.4406 62.5044 63.3549