YEARLY HIGH
4.3804 ISK
YEARLY LOW
3.8316 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1194 ISK

2011 GMD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GMD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 4.3804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 3.8316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5488 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2071 to the December average rate of 4.1768, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.3804 was down 11.29% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.9381, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,902 ISK
2010 Average 22,153 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 19,158 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,744.10 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4.2283
3.9740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 4.1568, compared to 4.0819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0749 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.3568 ISK (High: 4.3804 / Low: 4.0236). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1806 ISK (High: 4.2847 / Low: 4.1042).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3568
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1806

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1120 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2011: 4.1777) against the same month in 2010 (average: 4.4009), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2232 (-5.07%).

2011 Avg (June) 4.1777
2010 Avg (June) 4.4009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2847 4.1042 4.2071
February 4.2828 4.0606 4.1555
March 4.3024 4.0658 4.1684
April 4.2756 4.0039 4.1004
May 4.2699 3.9507 4.1318
June 4.3804 4.0236 4.1777
July 4.3619 4.0754 4.1823
August 4.2431 3.9125 4.1174
September 4.1631 3.8927 4.0054
October 4.1114 3.8316 3.9952
November 4.1870 3.8583 4.0145
December 4.3108 4.0111 4.1768