YEARLY HIGH
0.7308 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.6666 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7016 ISK

2012 DJF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DJF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 0.7308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 0.6666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0642 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6934 to the December average rate of 0.7128, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7308 was up 5.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6904, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,654 ISK
2011 Average 3,263 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 3,333 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 321.03 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7192
0.6711
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.7037, compared to 0.6996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0450 ISK (High: 0.7258 / Low: 0.6809). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 ISK (High: 0.7154 / Low: 0.7015).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0450
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

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 0.0326 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.7095) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0653 (+10.14%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.7095
2011 Avg (May) 0.6442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7028 0.6830 0.6934
February 0.7032 0.6840 0.6912
March 0.7135 0.6988 0.7065
April 0.7154 0.7015 0.7085
May 0.7308 0.6940 0.7095
June 0.7288 0.6935 0.7128
July 0.7258 0.6809 0.7077
August 0.6861 0.6666 0.6751
September 0.7014 0.6783 0.6893
October 0.7167 0.6851 0.6975
November 0.7277 0.7060 0.7152
December 0.7269 0.7027 0.7128