YEARLY HIGH
86.9610 ISK
YEARLY LOW
75.0673 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.1813 ISK

2012 BGN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 86.9610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 75.0673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8937 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.4906 to the December average rate of 84.9551, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 86.9610 was up 1.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 85.2868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 434,805 ISK
2011 Average 412,630 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 375,336 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,468.60 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

86.1073
75.1773
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 83.2865, compared to 81.0760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.2865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.0760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 5.0210 ISK (High: 80.9683 / Low: 75.9473). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2840 ISK (High: 84.1360 / Low: 82.8519).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.0210
November Spread (Stable) ±1.2840

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 3.0118 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 84.9551) against the same month in 2011 (average: 81.4152), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5399 (+4.35%).

2012 Avg (December) 84.9551
2011 Avg (December) 81.4152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.6981 80.4713 81.4906
February 86.1565 82.2485 83.2872
March 86.2569 83.9625 85.1273
April 86.1375 84.8308 85.1964
May 84.9162 82.6920 83.1057
June 82.6886 80.3474 81.5119
July 80.9683 75.9473 79.0999
August 78.5109 75.0673 76.0881
September 82.0050 78.2716 80.6298
October 84.4670 80.9048 82.2852
November 84.1360 82.8519 83.3978
December 86.9610 83.4479 84.9551