YEARLY HIGH
7.4075 ISK
YEARLY LOW
6.6098 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0432 ISK

2012 ETB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 7.4075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 6.6098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7977 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1445 to the December average rate of 6.9493, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.4075 was down 20.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.3115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,037 ISK
2011 Average 37,002 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 33,049 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,988.46 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.3110
6.6340
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 7.1934, compared to 6.8930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.4781 ISK (High: 7.2325 / Low: 6.7544). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1307 ISK (High: 7.3170 / Low: 7.1863).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4781
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3515 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 7.2025) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.8160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3865 (+5.67%).

2012 Avg (June) 7.2025
2011 Avg (June) 6.8160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2625 7.0580 7.1445
February 7.2155 7.0252 7.1026
March 7.3170 7.1863 7.2383
April 7.3571 7.1746 7.2546
May 7.4005 7.0714 7.2181
June 7.4075 7.0400 7.2025
July 7.2325 6.7544 7.0419
August 6.7901 6.6098 6.6904
September 6.9172 6.7124 6.8128
October 7.0524 6.7584 6.8584
November 7.1060 6.9133 7.0053
December 7.0686 6.8681 6.9493