YEARLY HIGH
169.2938 STD
YEARLY LOW
144.1574 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
153.0538 STD

2012 ISK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 169.2938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 144.1574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.1364 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.5327 to the December average rate of 147.8521, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 169.2938 was up 5.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 161.1117, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 846,469 STD
2011 Average 760,241 STD
Yearly Trough Low 720,787 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125,681.82 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

169.6280
145.0850
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to STD 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 149.7756, compared to 156.3320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5563 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.7756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.3320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 13.4239 STD (High: 166.2839 / Low: 152.8599). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4483 STD (High: 151.4112 / Low: 148.9629).

July Spread (Volatile) ±13.4239
November Spread (Stable) ±2.4483

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.6323 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.6323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 167.5827) against the same month in 2011 (average: 150.0582), the exchange rate shifted by +17.5246 (+11.68%).

2012 Avg (August) 167.5827
2011 Avg (August) 150.0582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 155.4446 150.5450 153.5327
February 152.2328 146.2202 150.4620
March 150.0086 145.2376 147.1508
April 148.7535 145.2376 147.1303
May 151.2649 145.6228 149.2066
June 155.8857 145.9724 151.1714
July 166.2839 152.8599 157.4879
August 169.2938 165.5274 167.5827
September 165.7922 155.2868 159.9505
October 158.9843 148.6049 154.8984
November 151.4112 148.9629 150.2202
December 150.3355 144.1574 147.8521