YEARLY HIGH
18.8510 ISK
YEARLY LOW
17.0234 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.0169 ISK

2012 BOB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 18.8510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 17.0234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8276 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9353 to the December average rate of 18.1353, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.8510 was up 5.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.9206, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94,255 ISK
2011 Average 83,264 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 85,117 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,137.95 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.5081
17.0899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 18.2102, compared to 17.8236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.8236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.1647 ISK (High: 18.5120 / Low: 17.3473). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3360 ISK (High: 18.5848 / Low: 18.2489).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.1647
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3360

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.8439 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8439

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 18.3900) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.5460), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8440 (+11.14%).

2012 Avg (June) 18.3900
2011 Avg (June) 16.5460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.2543 17.7160 17.9353
February 18.2385 17.7104 17.8828
March 18.4615 18.1210 18.2895
April 18.5848 18.2489 18.3841
May 18.7766 17.9497 18.3797
June 18.8510 17.9324 18.3900
July 18.5120 17.3473 18.0519
August 17.4992 17.0234 17.2081
September 17.8959 17.3145 17.5868
October 18.2679 17.5047 17.7588
November 18.4606 17.9989 18.2007
December 18.4901 17.8901 18.1353