YEARLY HIGH
2.5471 ISK
YEARLY LOW
2.1397 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3476 ISK

2012 INR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 2.5471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 2.1397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4074 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4176 to the December average rate of 2.3184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5471 was down 3.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6491, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 636,772 ISK
2011 Average 623,384 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 534,918 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,853.97 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5425
2.1295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 2.4165, compared to 2.2787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1938 ISK (High: 2.4895 / Low: 2.2957). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0605 ISK (High: 2.2002 / Low: 2.1397).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1938
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.5065) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5675), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0611 (-2.38%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.5065
2011 Avg (February) 2.5675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4895 2.2957 2.4176
February 2.5471 2.4683 2.5065
March 2.5469 2.4603 2.5080
April 2.4951 2.3889 2.4514
May 2.3932 2.2860 2.3361
June 2.3535 2.2026 2.2796
July 2.3379 2.1749 2.2736
August 2.2002 2.1397 2.1639
September 2.3482 2.1945 2.2564
October 2.3783 2.2940 2.3385
November 2.3587 2.2588 2.3216
December 2.3524 2.2861 2.3184