YEARLY HIGH
0.0159 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0142 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0150 ISK

2012 BYR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BYR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.0159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.0142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0147 to the December average rate of 0.0148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0159 was down 59.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0393, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79 ISK
2011 Average 149 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 71 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.49 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0159
0.0142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.0153, compared to 0.0147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0009 ISK (High: 0.0156 / Low: 0.0146). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ISK (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0156).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.0157) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0370), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0213 (-57.57%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.0157
2011 Avg (April) 0.0370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0149 0.0145 0.0147
February 0.0156 0.0146 0.0149
March 0.0158 0.0153 0.0156
April 0.0159 0.0156 0.0157
May 0.0157 0.0153 0.0155
June 0.0157 0.0151 0.0153
July 0.0153 0.0145 0.0150
August 0.0146 0.0142 0.0144
September 0.0147 0.0143 0.0145
October 0.0150 0.0142 0.0145
November 0.0150 0.0146 0.0148
December 0.0150 0.0146 0.0148