YEARLY HIGH
0.1428 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.1282 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1360 ISK

2012 CDF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.1428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.1282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0146 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1356 to the December average rate of 0.1369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1428 was up 4.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 714 ISK
2011 Average 636 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 641 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.98 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1400
0.1291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.1374, compared to 0.1346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1374
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0094 ISK (High: 0.1402 / Low: 0.1308). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 ISK (High: 0.1391 / Low: 0.1364).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.1391) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0122 (+9.62%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.1391
2011 Avg (June) 0.1269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1381 0.1323 0.1356
February 0.1374 0.1322 0.1347
March 0.1391 0.1364 0.1378
April 0.1403 0.1365 0.1384
May 0.1424 0.1356 0.1386
June 0.1428 0.1344 0.1391
July 0.1402 0.1308 0.1366
August 0.1324 0.1282 0.1300
September 0.1349 0.1308 0.1328
October 0.1378 0.1320 0.1341
November 0.1397 0.1349 0.1373
December 0.1397 0.1342 0.1369