YEARLY HIGH
21.6456 ISK
YEARLY LOW
19.5143 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.6101 ISK

2012 EGP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 21.6456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 19.5143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1312 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4780 to the December average rate of 20.5699, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 21.6456 was up 5.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 20.4625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108,228 ISK
2011 Average 97,588 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 97,572 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,656.20 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21.2245
19.6256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 20.8199, compared to 20.4002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.8199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.3799 ISK (High: 21.2905 / Low: 19.9106). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3940 ISK (High: 21.1400 / Low: 20.7460).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.3799
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3940

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 1.0024 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 21.0913) against the same month in 2011 (average: 19.3640), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7273 (+8.92%).

2012 Avg (June) 21.0913
2011 Avg (June) 19.3640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.8201 20.2239 20.4780
February 20.8019 20.2190 20.4339
March 21.1400 20.7460 20.9141
April 21.2668 20.8064 20.9868
May 21.6074 20.5122 21.0153
June 21.6456 20.6230 21.0913
July 21.2905 19.9106 20.7613
August 20.0582 19.5143 19.7589
September 20.4443 19.8198 20.1310
October 20.9090 20.0318 20.3391
November 21.1589 20.5787 20.8413
December 20.8486 20.3333 20.5699