YEARLY HIGH
0.0112 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0097 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0104 ISK

2012 IRR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IRR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 0.0097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0110 to the December average rate of 0.0103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0112 was down 15.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56 ISK
2011 Average 55 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 48 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.37 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0111
0.0097
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0106, compared to 0.0101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0007 ISK (High: 0.0105 / Low: 0.0099). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ISK (High: 0.0108 / Low: 0.0106).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0110) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0112), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-2.22%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0110
2011 Avg (January) 0.0112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0112 0.0108 0.0110
February 0.0110 0.0104 0.0106
March 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
April 0.0109 0.0102 0.0107
May 0.0106 0.0101 0.0103
June 0.0107 0.0102 0.0104
July 0.0105 0.0099 0.0102
August 0.0100 0.0097 0.0098
September 0.0102 0.0099 0.0100
October 0.0104 0.0099 0.0101
November 0.0105 0.0102 0.0103
December 0.0105 0.0102 0.0103