YEARLY HIGH
0.4209 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.3684 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3922 AFN

2012 ISK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 0.4209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.3684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0525 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3731 to the December average rate of 0.4063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4209 was down 1.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4275, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,105 AFN
2011 Average 1,908 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 1,842 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 262.41 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4187
0.3689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to AFN 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 0.3812, compared to 0.4032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0298 AFN (High: 0.4033 / Low: 0.3734). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 AFN (High: 0.3844 / Low: 0.3768).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0298
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.4146) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4166), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-0.49%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.4146
2011 Avg (October) 0.4166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3776 0.3684 0.3731
February 0.4033 0.3734 0.3906
March 0.3894 0.3789 0.3831
April 0.3844 0.3768 0.3811
May 0.3889 0.3700 0.3807
June 0.3869 0.3698 0.3787
July 0.3986 0.3737 0.3838
August 0.4071 0.3958 0.4025
September 0.4109 0.3912 0.4013
October 0.4209 0.4049 0.4146
November 0.4186 0.4039 0.4107
December 0.4162 0.3973 0.4063