2012 GBP to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

208.5449 ISK

YEARLY LOW

186.6742 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

198.2747 ISK

2012 GBP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 208.5449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 186.6742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.8707 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 191.7843 to the December average rate of 204.4270, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 208.5449 was up 8.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 192.1842, 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 1,042,724 ISK

2011 Average 930,127 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 933,371 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,353.31 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

205.9880

187.2565

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 198.2525, compared to 198.2968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 198.2525

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 198.2968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 11.2069 ISK (High: 200.8404 / Low: 189.6335). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9902 ISK (High: 204.3530 / Low: 201.3628).

July Spread (Volatile) ±11.2069

April Spread (Stable) ±2.9902

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 7.5739 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 204.4270) against the same month in 2011 (average: 188.6489), the exchange rate shifted by +15.7781 (+8.36%).

2012 Avg (December) 204.4270

2011 Avg (December) 188.6489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	193.6918	190.0471	191.7843
February	200.1158	192.1632	194.9310
March	202.1931	196.8257	199.7584
April	204.3530	201.3628	202.8351
May	204.1955	200.4122	202.0703
June	201.0653	194.6678	198.1359
July	200.8404	189.6335	196.3913
August	193.5356	186.6742	188.8174
September	202.0607	193.3676	197.6614
October	205.3794	196.1623	199.4624
November	204.9737	201.1963	203.0214
December	208.5449	201.2805	204.4270