YEARLY HIGH
10.0720 ISK
YEARLY LOW
8.7843 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5159 ISK

2012 MXN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MXN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 10.0720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 8.7843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2878 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2199 to the December average rate of 9.8367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.0720 was up 0.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.0474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 503,601 ISK
2011 Average 467,986 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 439,213 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,388.24 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9.9913
9.0412
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 9.4942, compared to 9.5375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.7227 ISK (High: 9.5070 / Low: 8.7843). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1276 ISK (High: 9.7971 / Low: 9.6695).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7227
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1276

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3906 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3906

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 9.9121) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.6030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3091 (+3.22%).

2012 Avg (March) 9.9121
2011 Avg (March) 9.6030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5070 8.7843 9.2199
February 9.8184 9.5199 9.6429
March 10.0720 9.6764 9.9121
April 9.9537 9.5578 9.7166
May 9.7414 9.1435 9.3260
June 9.3845 8.9945 9.1480
July 9.6935 9.1079 9.4276
August 9.1990 9.0253 9.1204
September 9.7009 9.2314 9.4870
October 9.7984 9.5066 9.6245
November 9.7971 9.6695 9.7289
December 9.9562 9.6459 9.8367