YEARLY HIGH
123.6260 ISK
YEARLY LOW
111.9379 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.3359 ISK

2011 CAD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CAD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 123.6260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 111.9379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6881 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.2865 to the December average rate of 118.1921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 123.6260 was down 3.85% compared to the 2010 peak of 128.5774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 618,130 ISK
2010 Average 592,539 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 559,690 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,440.38 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

121.9702
112.9875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 117.9118, compared to 116.7600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.9118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.7600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 6.8356 ISK (High: 121.1632 / Low: 114.3275). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8708 ISK (High: 118.8398 / Low: 116.9689).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.8356
April Spread (Stable) ±1.8708

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.6163 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 121.2217) against the same month in 2010 (average: 118.0795), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1422 (+2.66%).

2011 Avg (July) 121.2217
2010 Avg (July) 118.0795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 119.9781 115.2225 117.2865
February 119.2655 116.0839 118.1308
March 120.0761 116.0114 117.9449
April 118.8398 116.9689 117.9762
May 119.8516 115.7526 118.2909
June 119.3925 115.7764 117.8416
July 123.6260 118.6353 121.2217
August 121.1632 114.3275 116.6053
September 118.6229 113.0655 116.5232
October 115.3280 112.7453 113.7360
November 117.8467 111.9379 114.2815
December 120.6811 116.4559 118.1921