YEARLY HIGH
192.1842 ISK
YEARLY LOW
178.8931 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
186.0336 ISK

2011 GBP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 192.1842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 178.8931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2911 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 183.9526 to the December average rate of 188.6489, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 192.1842 was down 7.48% compared to the 2010 peak of 207.7121, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 960,921 ISK
2010 Average 942,761 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 894,466 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,455.54 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

189.2226
182.3376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 186.1635, compared to 185.9038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.1635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 185.9038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 8.5160 ISK (High: 187.4092 / Low: 178.8931). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2274 ISK (High: 186.0951 / Low: 182.8678).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.5160
April Spread (Stable) ±3.2274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.1694 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1694

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 188.6489) against the same month in 2010 (average: 180.6138), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0350 (+4.45%).

2011 Avg (December) 188.6489
2010 Avg (December) 180.6138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 187.4092 178.8931 183.9526
February 190.6875 185.7568 188.0228
March 188.7915 183.2254 186.1240
April 186.0951 182.8678 184.9243
May 190.7488 183.3657 187.1717
June 189.1645 183.7004 186.7855
July 189.9513 183.1507 187.0886
August 189.6675 184.6303 187.3495
September 186.6472 182.1661 184.1801
October 185.0171 181.7524 182.9114
November 188.5359 182.6773 185.2442
December 192.1842 185.2632 188.6489