YEARLY HIGH
170.3410 ISK
YEARLY LOW
146.9997 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
160.8861 ISK

2012 EUR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EUR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 170.3410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 146.9997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.3413 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.5438 to the December average rate of 166.2259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 170.3410 was up 1.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 167.7262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 851,705 ISK
2011 Average 807,274 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 734,999 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116,706.39 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

168.6145
147.1588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 163.1007, compared to 158.6714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 163.1007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.6714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 9.5695 ISK (High: 158.4191 / Low: 148.8497). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3762 ISK (High: 164.7624 / Low: 162.3862).

July Spread (Volatile) ±9.5695
November Spread (Stable) ±2.3762

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 5.8409 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 166.2259) against the same month in 2011 (average: 159.1761), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0499 (+4.43%).

2012 Avg (December) 166.2259
2011 Avg (December) 159.1761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 162.1431 157.3707 159.5438
February 168.7421 160.7932 163.1920
March 168.7162 164.4078 166.7354
April 168.7162 165.9943 166.8265
May 166.4758 161.1457 162.4813
June 162.2585 156.5533 159.8254
July 158.4191 148.8497 154.7877
August 153.4135 146.9997 148.9467
September 160.6481 153.2390 157.9191
October 165.2266 157.9526 160.9687
November 164.7624 162.3862 163.1804
December 170.3410 163.0587 166.2259