YEARLY HIGH
16.7549 ISK
YEARLY LOW
15.0938 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.9676 ISK

2012 GTQ to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 16.7549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 15.0938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6611 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8237 to the December average rate of 16.0552, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.7549 was up 6.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.7959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83,774 ISK
2011 Average 74,496 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 75,469 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,305.56 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16.4865
15.1598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 16.1592, compared to 15.7761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3831 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.0621 ISK (High: 16.5204 / Low: 15.4583). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3095 ISK (High: 15.4032 / Low: 15.0938).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0621
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.8094 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 16.2627) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.7817), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4810 (+10.02%).

2012 Avg (June) 16.2627
2011 Avg (June) 14.7817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.0847 15.6068 15.8237
February 16.2216 15.7236 15.8588
March 16.5804 16.1281 16.3179
April 16.6691 16.1657 16.3759
May 16.7334 15.9081 16.3160
June 16.7549 15.9115 16.2627
July 16.5204 15.4583 16.0797
August 15.4032 15.0938 15.2703
September 15.6407 15.1386 15.3921
October 16.2315 15.2988 15.6693
November 16.4807 15.8651 16.1896
December 16.3120 15.8541 16.0552