YEARLY HIGH
0.5886 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.4932 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5564 ISK

2012 HUF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HUF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.5886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.4932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0954 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5199 to the December average rate of 0.5807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5886 was down 6.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 588,590 ISK
2011 Average 580,015 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 493,207 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,383.02 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5868
0.5138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.5526, compared to 0.5602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0582 ISK (High: 0.5514 / Low: 0.4932). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 ISK (High: 0.5843 / Low: 0.5718).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0582
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

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 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.5714) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5363), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0351 (+6.54%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.5714
2011 Avg (October) 0.5363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5514 0.4932 0.5199
February 0.5805 0.5491 0.5608
March 0.5786 0.5553 0.5710
April 0.5803 0.5566 0.5663
May 0.5827 0.5358 0.5543
June 0.5526 0.5278 0.5436
July 0.5543 0.5216 0.5408
August 0.5451 0.5278 0.5345
September 0.5676 0.5394 0.5561
October 0.5886 0.5551 0.5714
November 0.5843 0.5718 0.5775
December 0.5869 0.5713 0.5807