YEARLY HIGH
0.0390 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0341 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0364 ARS

2012 ISK to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.0341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0349 to the December average rate of 0.0385, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0390 was up 3.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0375, 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 195 ARS
2011 Average 178 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 171 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.11 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0389
0.0341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to ARS 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 0.0349, compared to 0.0378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0027 ARS (High: 0.0378 / Low: 0.0352). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 ARS (High: 0.0347 / Low: 0.0341).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0385) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0355), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+8.59%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0385
2011 Avg (December) 0.0355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0354 0.0343 0.0349
February 0.0356 0.0347 0.0352
March 0.0347 0.0341 0.0345
April 0.0351 0.0341 0.0347
May 0.0357 0.0342 0.0350
June 0.0361 0.0342 0.0351
July 0.0378 0.0352 0.0361
August 0.0389 0.0378 0.0383
September 0.0386 0.0376 0.0380
October 0.0386 0.0372 0.0381
November 0.0384 0.0370 0.0377
December 0.0390 0.0381 0.0385