YEARLY HIGH
72.9816 ISK
YEARLY LOW
58.7496 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.3052 ISK

2012 BRL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 72.9816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 58.7496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2320 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.0965 to the December average rate of 60.9090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 72.9816 was down 2.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 75.0083, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,824,541 ISK
2011 Average 1,737,085 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,468,740 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 355,801.01 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

72.9345
58.0319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 67.6908, compared to 60.9195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.7713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.6908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.9195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 4.9993 ISK (High: 70.6057 / Low: 65.6064). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0677 ISK (High: 59.8173 / Low: 58.7496).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.9993
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0677

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.2922 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2922

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 71.6926) against the same month in 2011 (average: 69.9411), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7515 (+2.50%).

2012 Avg (February) 71.6926
2011 Avg (February) 69.9411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.6057 65.6064 69.0965
February 72.9816 70.7488 71.6926
March 72.9220 68.9184 70.4824
April 70.2878 66.4974 68.4373
May 66.2313 61.7447 64.1451
June 64.3078 60.7142 62.2909
July 63.2736 59.0114 62.0723
August 59.8173 58.7496 59.2738
September 61.3395 59.8519 60.5463
October 62.9647 60.0580 61.1109
November 62.9501 59.4931 61.6047
December 62.9560 58.8141 60.9090