YEARLY HIGH
129.3835 ISK
YEARLY LOW
119.6581 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
125.1473 ISK

2012 CAD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 129.3835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 119.6581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7254 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 121.9494 to the December average rate of 127.9314, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 129.3835 was up 4.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 123.6260, 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 646,918 ISK
2011 Average 586,684 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 598,291 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,627.07 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

128.6245
120.3070
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 124.9980, compared to 125.2967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 124.9980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.2967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 6.3911 ISK (High: 127.0744 / Low: 120.6834). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7963 ISK (High: 128.4002 / Low: 126.6039).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.3911
April Spread (Stable) ±1.7963

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 3.2129 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 127.9314) against the same month in 2011 (average: 118.1921), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7392 (+8.24%).

2012 Avg (December) 127.9314
2011 Avg (December) 118.1921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 123.3433 119.9772 121.9494
February 126.9700 121.8958 123.6125
March 128.5764 125.3371 127.0609
April 128.4002 126.6039 127.6336
May 127.8319 124.4418 125.6932
June 126.0445 121.5254 124.0383
July 127.0744 120.6834 124.2131
August 123.5008 119.6581 121.0002
September 126.8853 123.5587 125.3550
October 127.8823 124.3429 125.7135
November 128.9127 126.3946 127.5670
December 129.3835 125.8809 127.9314