YEARLY HIGH
208.5398 ISK
YEARLY LOW
186.3707 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
198.2802 ISK

2012 FKP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 208.5398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 186.3707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.1692 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 191.7948 to the December average rate of 204.4586, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 208.5398 was up 8.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 192.1918, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,042,699 ISK
2011 Average 930,119 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 931,853 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,845.75 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

206.0248
187.2300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 198.2584, compared to 198.3019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0436 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 198.2584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 198.3019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 11.3469 ISK (High: 200.9536 / Low: 189.6067). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1313 ISK (High: 204.4426 / Low: 201.3114).

July Spread (Volatile) ±11.3469
April Spread (Stable) ±3.1313

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 7.5995 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 204.4586) against the same month in 2011 (average: 188.6836), the exchange rate shifted by +15.7750 (+8.36%).

2012 Avg (December) 204.4586
2011 Avg (December) 188.6836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 193.7596 190.1219 191.7948
February 200.5087 192.2481 194.9861
March 201.6703 196.9885 199.7685
April 204.4426 201.3114 202.8059
May 204.3291 200.4569 202.0650
June 201.0419 194.7543 198.1301
July 200.9536 189.6067 196.3958
August 193.4592 186.3707 188.7963
September 202.1857 193.3676 197.6705
October 205.4482 196.0969 199.4554
November 204.9018 201.3121 203.0350
December 208.5398 201.2964 204.4586