YEARLY HIGH
16.8415 ISK
YEARLY LOW
15.3012 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.1264 ISK

2012 HKD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 16.8415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 15.3012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5403 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9276 to the December average rate of 16.3491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.8415 was up 6.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.8644, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 421,038 ISK
2011 Average 372,600 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 382,529 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,508.66 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16.5278
15.3954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 16.2001, compared to 16.0527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.0527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.0474 ISK (High: 16.6474 / Low: 15.6001). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3016 ISK (High: 16.4369 / Low: 16.1353).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0474
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.7445 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 16.4334) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.7993), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6341 (+11.04%).

2012 Avg (June) 16.4334
2011 Avg (June) 14.7993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.1761 15.7034 15.9276
February 16.1904 15.7424 15.9012
March 16.4369 16.1353 16.2623
April 16.5269 16.1924 16.3252
May 16.8219 15.9809 16.3511
June 16.8415 16.0314 16.4334
July 16.6474 15.6001 16.2343
August 15.7813 15.3012 15.4898
September 16.0712 15.5842 15.8250
October 16.4581 15.7407 16.0059
November 16.6572 16.2070 16.4122
December 16.6269 16.1301 16.3491