2012 GIP to ISK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GIP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GIP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 207.1828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 188.5541.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6287 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 191.7985 to the December average rate of 203.4549, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 207.1828 was up 7.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 192.2083, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GIP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GIP to ISK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 198.2425, compared to 198.5276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2850 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 12.0456 ISK (High: 203.5001 / Low: 191.4545). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0372 ISK (High: 204.3942 / Low: 201.3570).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 8.0358 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 203.4549) against the same month in 2011 (average: 188.7829), the exchange rate shifted by +14.6720 (+7.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 193.7141 | 190.0418 | 191.7985 |
| February | 200.5897 | 192.1931 | 194.9956 |
| March | 201.6263 | 196.9866 | 199.7643 |
| April | 204.3942 | 201.3570 | 202.7989 |
| May | 204.3278 | 200.4611 | 202.0859 |
| June | 201.0919 | 194.6703 | 198.0120 |
| July | 203.5001 | 191.4545 | 198.4233 |
| August | 194.4314 | 188.5541 | 190.3875 |
| September | 200.5869 | 194.0553 | 196.8854 |
| October | 204.5622 | 195.8446 | 198.8475 |
| November | 205.6076 | 201.0038 | 203.1669 |
| December | 207.1828 | 200.5290 | 203.4549 |