YEARLY HIGH
74.0691 ISK
YEARLY LOW
63.6620 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.8660 ISK

2011 GEL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GEL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 74.0691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 63.6620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4071 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.9291 to the December average rate of 72.8433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 74.0691 was down 2.03% compared to the 2010 peak of 75.6072, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 370,346 ISK
2010 Average 341,713 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 318,310 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,035.75 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

73.6347
64.1377
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 67.3001, compared to 70.4320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.3001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.4320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 3.7805 ISK (High: 69.8677 / Low: 66.0872). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7030 ISK (High: 68.5410 / Low: 66.8380).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.7805
March Spread (Stable) ±1.7030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2444 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 72.8433) against the same month in 2010 (average: 65.6905), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1528 (+10.89%).

2011 Avg (December) 72.8433
2010 Avg (December) 65.6905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.3410 63.9128 64.9291
February 66.9172 63.6620 65.7268
March 68.5410 66.8380 67.3405
April 69.1914 67.0905 67.8649
May 69.8677 66.0872 68.3022
June 71.1378 68.4404 69.6370
July 70.5739 68.4113 69.5510
August 70.3522 68.4749 69.4235
September 71.3725 68.9564 70.1564
October 71.5931 68.0715 69.9120
November 72.6035 68.8330 70.7056
December 74.0691 71.3038 72.8433